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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.36, 12,078.70 and 2,504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.36, 12,078.70 and 2,504.14 is: 3,757.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.36 : 12,078.70 = 2,504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.36/12,078.70 = 2,504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.36x = 12,078.70 × 2,504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.36x = 30,246,755.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,246,755.82/8,050.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.19

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