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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.02, 12,550.38 and 2,041.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.02, 12,550.38 and 2,041.95 is: 3,062.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.02 : 12,550.38 = 2,041.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.02/12,550.38 = 2,041.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.02x = 12,550.38 × 2,041.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.02x = 25,627,248.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,627,248.44/8,367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.89

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