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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.26, 12,094.21 and 2,442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.26, 12,094.21 and 2,442.52 is: 3,663.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.26 : 12,094.21 = 2,442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.26/12,094.21 = 2,442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.26x = 12,094.21 × 2,442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.26x = 29,540,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540,367.98/8,064.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.12

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