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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.40, 12,073.68 and 2,501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.40, 12,073.68 and 2,501.52 is: 3,752.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.40 : 12,073.68 = 2,501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.40/12,073.68 = 2,501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.40x = 12,073.68 × 2,501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.40x = 30,202,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,202,551.99/8,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.62

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