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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.27, 12,085.91 and 2,510.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.27, 12,085.91 and 2,510.95 is: 3,766.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.27 : 12,085.91 = 2,510.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.27/12,085.91 = 2,510.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.27x = 12,085.91 × 2,510.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.27x = 30,347,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,347,105.02/8,057.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.42

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