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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.09, 12,080.62 and 2,507.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.09, 12,080.62 and 2,507.01 is: 3,760.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.09 : 12,080.62 = 2,507.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.09/12,080.62 = 2,507.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.09x = 12,080.62 × 2,507.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.09x = 30,286,235.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,286,235.15/8,054.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.35

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