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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.14, 12,085.65 and 2,508.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.14, 12,085.65 and 2,508.54 is: 3,763.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.14 : 12,085.65 = 2,508.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.14/12,085.65 = 2,508.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.14x = 12,085.65 × 2,508.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.14x = 30,317,336.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,317,336.45/8,056.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.26

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