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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.84, 12,089.73 and 2,513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.84, 12,089.73 and 2,513.50 is: 3,770.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.84 : 12,089.73 = 2,513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.84/12,089.73 = 2,513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.84x = 12,089.73 × 2,513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.84x = 30,387,536.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,387,536.36/8,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.24

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