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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.97, 12,087.68 and 2,511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.97, 12,087.68 and 2,511.36 is: 3,767.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.97 : 12,087.68 = 2,511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.97/12,087.68 = 2,511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.97x = 12,087.68 × 2,511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.97x = 30,356,503.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,356,503.49/8,057.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.26

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