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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.58, 12,074.09 and 2,501.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.58, 12,074.09 and 2,501.70 is: 3,753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.58 : 12,074.09 = 2,501.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.58/12,074.09 = 2,501.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.58x = 12,074.09 × 2,501.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.58x = 30,205,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,205,738.44/8,047.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.40

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