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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.56, 12,077.90 and 2,504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.56, 12,077.90 and 2,504.68 is: 3,757.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.56 : 12,077.90 = 2,504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.56/12,077.90 = 2,504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.56x = 12,077.90 × 2,504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.56x = 30,251,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,251,274.57/8,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.66

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