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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.79, 12,078.69 and 2,507.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.79, 12,078.69 and 2,507.56 is: 3,759.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.79 : 12,078.69 = 2,507.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.79/12,078.69 = 2,507.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.79x = 12,078.69 × 2,507.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.79x = 30,288,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,288,039.90/8,055.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.79

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