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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.36, 12,073.62 and 2,502.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.36, 12,073.62 and 2,502.30 is: 3,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.36 : 12,073.62 = 2,502.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.36/12,073.62 = 2,502.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.36x = 12,073.62 × 2,502.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.36x = 30,211,819.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,211,819.33/8,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.32

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