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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.90, 12,074.40 and 2,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.90, 12,074.40 and 2,503.20 is: 3,754.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.90 : 12,074.40 = 2,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.90/12,074.40 = 2,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.90x = 12,074.40 × 2,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.90x = 30,224,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,224,638.08/8,049.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.66

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