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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.25, 12,087.34 and 2,512.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.25, 12,087.34 and 2,512.68 is: 3,768.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.25 : 12,087.34 = 2,512.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.25/12,087.34 = 2,512.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.25x = 12,087.34 × 2,512.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.25x = 30,371,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,371,617.47/8,059.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.54

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