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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.77, 12,090.24 and 2,512.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.77, 12,090.24 and 2,512.71 is: 3,769.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.77 : 12,090.24 = 2,512.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.77/12,090.24 = 2,512.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.77x = 12,090.24 × 2,512.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.77x = 30,379,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,379,266.95/8,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.25

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