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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.27, 12,088.91 and 2,512.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.27, 12,088.91 and 2,512.95 is: 3,769.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.27 : 12,088.91 = 2,512.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.27/12,088.91 = 2,512.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.27x = 12,088.91 × 2,512.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.27x = 30,378,826.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,378,826.38/8,059.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.43

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