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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.81, 12,085.53 and 2,510.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.81, 12,085.53 and 2,510.65 is: 3,766.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.81 : 12,085.53 = 2,510.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.81/12,085.53 = 2,510.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.81x = 12,085.53 × 2,510.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.81x = 30,342,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,342,535.89/8,056.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.07

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