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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.65, 12,089.61 and 2,513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.65, 12,089.61 and 2,513.04 is: 3,769.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.65 : 12,089.61 = 2,513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.65/12,089.61 = 2,513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.65x = 12,089.61 × 2,513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.65x = 30,381,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,381,673.51/8,059.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.60

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