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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.31, 12,090.36 and 2,512.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.31, 12,090.36 and 2,512.46 is: 3,769.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.31 : 12,090.36 = 2,512.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.31/12,090.36 = 2,512.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.31x = 12,090.36 × 2,512.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.31x = 30,376,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,376,485.43/8,059.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.12

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