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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.51, 12,075.77 and 2,504.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.51, 12,075.77 and 2,504.21 is: 3,756.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.51 : 12,075.77 = 2,504.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.51/12,075.77 = 2,504.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.51x = 12,075.77 × 2,504.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.51x = 30,240,195.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,240,195.79/8,050.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.31

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