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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.54, 12,081.78 and 2,506.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.54, 12,081.78 and 2,506.53 is: 3,760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.54 : 12,081.78 = 2,506.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.54/12,081.78 = 2,506.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.54x = 12,081.78 × 2,506.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.54x = 30,283,344.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,283,344.02/8,053.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.25

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