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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.82, 12,075.06 and 2,503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.82, 12,075.06 and 2,503.94 is: 3,755.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.82 : 12,075.06 = 2,503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.82/12,075.06 = 2,503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.82x = 12,075.06 × 2,503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.82x = 30,235,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,235,225.74/8,050.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.55

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