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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.15, 12,088.86 and 2,512.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.15, 12,088.86 and 2,512.54 is: 3,768.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.15 : 12,088.86 = 2,512.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.15/12,088.86 = 2,512.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.15x = 12,088.86 × 2,512.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.15x = 30,373,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,373,744.30/8,059.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.85

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