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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.30, 12,082.44 and 2,510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.30, 12,082.44 and 2,510.06 is: 3,763.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.30 : 12,082.44 = 2,510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.30/12,082.44 = 2,510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.30x = 12,082.44 × 2,510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.30x = 30,327,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,327,649.35/8,058.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.53

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