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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.91, 12,088.44 and 2,512.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.91, 12,088.44 and 2,512.03 is: 3,768.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.91 : 12,088.44 = 2,512.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.91/12,088.44 = 2,512.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.91x = 12,088.44 × 2,512.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.91x = 30,366,523.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,366,523.93/8,058.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.07

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