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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.86, 12,089.97 and 2,513.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.86, 12,089.97 and 2,513.25 is: 3,769.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.86 : 12,089.97 = 2,513.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.86/12,089.97 = 2,513.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.86x = 12,089.97 × 2,513.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.86x = 30,385,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,385,117.10/8,059.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.93

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