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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.02, 12,079.28 and 2,506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.02, 12,079.28 and 2,506.52 is: 3,758.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.02 : 12,079.28 = 2,506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.02/12,079.28 = 2,506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.02x = 12,079.28 × 2,506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.02x = 30,276,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,276,956.91/8,055.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.77

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