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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.06, 12,085.38 and 2,509.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.06, 12,085.38 and 2,509.56 is: 3,763.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.06 : 12,085.38 = 2,509.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.06/12,085.38 = 2,509.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.06x = 12,085.38 × 2,509.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.06x = 30,328,986.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,328,986.23/8,058.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.81

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