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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.49, 12,080.79 and 2,505.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.49, 12,080.79 and 2,505.88 is: 3,759.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.49 : 12,080.79 = 2,505.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.49/12,080.79 = 2,505.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.49x = 12,080.79 × 2,505.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.49x = 30,273,010.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,273,010.05/8,052.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.46

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