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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.09, 12,079.13 and 2,506.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.09, 12,079.13 and 2,506.01 is: 3,758.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.09 : 12,079.13 = 2,506.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.09/12,079.13 = 2,506.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.09x = 12,079.13 × 2,506.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.09x = 30,270,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,270,347.65/8,053.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.85

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