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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.65, 12,074.19 and 2,502.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.65, 12,074.19 and 2,502.46 is: 3,754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.65 : 12,074.19 = 2,502.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.65/12,074.19 = 2,502.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.65x = 12,074.19 × 2,502.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.65x = 30,215,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,215,177.51/8,048.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.07

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