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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.54, 12,088.97 and 2,512.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.54, 12,088.97 and 2,512.38 is: 3,768.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.54 : 12,088.97 = 2,512.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.54/12,088.97 = 2,512.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.54x = 12,088.97 × 2,512.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.54x = 30,372,073.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,372,073.89/8,058.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.93

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