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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.79, 12,077.19 and 2,506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.79, 12,077.19 and 2,506.56 is: 3,758.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.79 : 12,077.19 = 2,506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.79/12,077.19 = 2,506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.79x = 12,077.19 × 2,506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.79x = 30,272,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,272,201.37/8,054.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.29

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