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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.58, 12,085.98 and 2,510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.58, 12,085.98 and 2,510.32 is: 3,765.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.58 : 12,085.98 = 2,510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.58/12,085.98 = 2,510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.58x = 12,085.98 × 2,510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.58x = 30,339,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,339,677.31/8,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.83

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