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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.46, 12,085.62 and 2,510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.46, 12,085.62 and 2,510.28 is: 3,765.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.46 : 12,085.62 = 2,510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.46/12,085.62 = 2,510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.46x = 12,085.62 × 2,510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.46x = 30,338,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,338,290.17/8,057.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.24

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