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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.77, 12,072.85 and 2,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.77, 12,072.85 and 2,502.60 is: 3,753.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.77 : 12,072.85 = 2,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.77/12,072.85 = 2,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.77x = 12,072.85 × 2,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.77x = 30,213,462.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,213,462.88/8,048.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.80

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