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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.47, 12,089.15 and 2,510.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.47, 12,089.15 and 2,510.51 is: 3,766.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.47 : 12,089.15 = 2,510.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.47/12,089.15 = 2,510.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.47x = 12,089.15 × 2,510.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.47x = 30,349,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,349,858.97/8,058.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.21

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