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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.30, 12,085.72 and 2,510.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.30, 12,085.72 and 2,510.90 is: 3,766.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.30 : 12,085.72 = 2,510.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.30/12,085.72 = 2,510.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.30x = 12,085.72 × 2,510.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.30x = 30,346,034.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,346,034.35/8,056.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.75

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