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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.01, 12,079.88 and 2,505.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.01, 12,079.88 and 2,505.06 is: 3,758.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.01 : 12,079.88 = 2,505.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.01/12,079.88 = 2,505.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.01x = 12,079.88 × 2,505.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.01x = 30,260,835.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,260,835.15/8,052.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.17

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