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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.93, 12,083.42 and 2,508.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.93, 12,083.42 and 2,508.50 is: 3,762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.93 : 12,083.42 = 2,508.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.93/12,083.42 = 2,508.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.93x = 12,083.42 × 2,508.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.93x = 30,311,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,311,186.11/8,055.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.59

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