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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.44, 12,080.02 and 2,504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.44, 12,080.02 and 2,504.72 is: 3,757.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.44 : 12,080.02 = 2,504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.44/12,080.02 = 2,504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.44x = 12,080.02 × 2,504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.44x = 30,257,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,257,067.69/8,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.50

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