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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.45, 12,073.52 and 2,503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.45, 12,073.52 and 2,503.16 is: 3,753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.45 : 12,073.52 = 2,503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.45/12,073.52 = 2,503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.45x = 12,073.52 × 2,503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.45x = 30,221,879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,221,879.44/8,051.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.60

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