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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.27, 12,087.41 and 2,511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.27, 12,087.41 and 2,511.95 is: 3,767.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.27 : 12,087.41 = 2,511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.27/12,087.41 = 2,511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.27x = 12,087.41 × 2,511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.27x = 30,362,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,362,969.55/8,058.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.93

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