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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.02, 12,547.38 and 2,039.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.02, 12,547.38 and 2,039.95 is: 3,059.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.02 : 12,547.38 = 2,039.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.02/12,547.38 = 2,039.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.02x = 12,547.38 × 2,039.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.02x = 25,596,027.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,596,027.83/8,365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.89

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