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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.52, 12,085.38 and 2,511.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.52, 12,085.38 and 2,511.05 is: 3,766.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.52 : 12,085.38 = 2,511.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.52/12,085.38 = 2,511.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.52x = 12,085.38 × 2,511.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.52x = 30,346,933.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,346,933.02/8,057.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.29

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