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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.53, 12,075.46 and 2,503.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.53, 12,075.46 and 2,503.37 is: 3,755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.53 : 12,075.46 = 2,503.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.53/12,075.46 = 2,503.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.53x = 12,075.46 × 2,503.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.53x = 30,229,368.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,229,368.23/8,049.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.42

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