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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.60, 12,071.58 and 2,501.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.60, 12,071.58 and 2,501.56 is: 3,751.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.60 : 12,071.58 = 2,501.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.60/12,071.58 = 2,501.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.60x = 12,071.58 × 2,501.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.60x = 30,197,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,197,781.66/8,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.00

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