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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.29, 12,074.94 and 2,505.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.29, 12,074.94 and 2,505.06 is: 3,756.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.29 : 12,074.94 = 2,505.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.29/12,074.94 = 2,505.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.29x = 12,074.94 × 2,505.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.29x = 30,248,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,248,449.20/8,053.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.04

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