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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.68, 12,085.20 and 2,433.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.68, 12,085.20 and 2,433.48 is: 3,650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.68 : 12,085.20 = 2,433.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.68/12,085.20 = 2,433.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.68x = 12,085.20 × 2,433.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.68x = 29,409,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,409,092.50/8,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.73

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