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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.54, 12,069.96 and 2,500.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.54, 12,069.96 and 2,500.05 is: 3,750.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.54 : 12,069.96 = 2,500.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.54/12,069.96 = 2,500.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.54x = 12,069.96 × 2,500.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.54x = 30,175,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,175,503.50/8,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.12

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