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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.91, 12,086.94 and 2,511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.91, 12,086.94 and 2,511.03 is: 3,766.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.91 : 12,086.94 = 2,511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.91/12,086.94 = 2,511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.91x = 12,086.94 × 2,511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.91x = 30,350,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,350,668.95/8,057.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.57

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