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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.54, 12,084.78 and 2,508.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.54, 12,084.78 and 2,508.53 is: 3,763.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.54 : 12,084.78 = 2,508.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.54/12,084.78 = 2,508.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.54x = 12,084.78 × 2,508.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.54x = 30,315,033.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,315,033.17/8,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.25

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