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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.74, 12,081.24 and 2,506.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.74, 12,081.24 and 2,506.68 is: 3,760.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.74 : 12,081.24 = 2,506.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.74/12,081.24 = 2,506.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.74x = 12,081.24 × 2,506.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.74x = 30,283,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,283,802.68/8,053.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.22

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