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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.26, 12,071.54 and 2,503.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.26, 12,071.54 and 2,503.67 is: 3,754.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.26 : 12,071.54 = 2,503.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.26/12,071.54 = 2,503.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.26x = 12,071.54 × 2,503.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.26x = 30,223,188.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,223,188.99/8,050.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.31

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