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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.68, 12,079.01 and 2,506.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.68, 12,079.01 and 2,506.37 is: 3,759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.68 : 12,079.01 = 2,506.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.68/12,079.01 = 2,506.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.68x = 12,079.01 × 2,506.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.68x = 30,274,395.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,274,395.37/8,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.55

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