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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.82, 12,072.06 and 2,501.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.82, 12,072.06 and 2,501.94 is: 3,752.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.82 : 12,072.06 = 2,501.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.82/12,072.06 = 2,501.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.82x = 12,072.06 × 2,501.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.82x = 30,203,569.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,203,569.80/8,048.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.55

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