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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.91, 12,069.96 and 2,500.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.91, 12,069.96 and 2,500.80 is: 3,751.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.91 : 12,069.96 = 2,500.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.91/12,069.96 = 2,500.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.91x = 12,069.96 × 2,500.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.91x = 30,184,555.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,184,555.97/8,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.07

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