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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.04, 12,073.12 and 2,503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.04, 12,073.12 and 2,503.04 is: 3,753.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.04 : 12,073.12 = 2,503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.04/12,073.12 = 2,503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.04x = 12,073.12 × 2,503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.04x = 30,219,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,219,502.28/8,051.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.49

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