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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.57, 12,084.48 and 2,509.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.57, 12,084.48 and 2,509.32 is: 3,764.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.57 : 12,084.48 = 2,509.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.57/12,084.48 = 2,509.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.57x = 12,084.48 × 2,509.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.57x = 30,323,827.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,323,827.35/8,055.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.33

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