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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.22, 12,075.70 and 2,502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.22, 12,075.70 and 2,502.28 is: 3,753.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.22 : 12,075.70 = 2,502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.22/12,075.70 = 2,502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.22x = 12,075.70 × 2,502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.22x = 30,216,728.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,216,728.20/8,049.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.99

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