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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.30, 12,077.94 and 2,507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.30, 12,077.94 and 2,507.06 is: 3,759.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.30 : 12,077.94 = 2,507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.30/12,077.94 = 2,507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.30x = 12,077.94 × 2,507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.30x = 30,280,120.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,280,120.26/8,055.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.03

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