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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.79, 12,081.94 and 2,505.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.79, 12,081.94 and 2,505.96 is: 3,759.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.79 : 12,081.94 = 2,505.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.79/12,081.94 = 2,505.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.79x = 12,081.94 × 2,505.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.79x = 30,276,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,276,852.10/8,053.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.33

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