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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.95, 12,068.27 and 2,499.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.95, 12,068.27 and 2,499.65 is: 3,748.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.95 : 12,068.27 = 2,499.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.95/12,068.27 = 2,499.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.95x = 12,068.27 × 2,499.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.95x = 30,166,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,166,451.11/8,047.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.34

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