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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.91, 12,089.94 and 2,513.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.91, 12,089.94 and 2,513.03 is: 3,769.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.91 : 12,089.94 = 2,513.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.91/12,089.94 = 2,513.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.91x = 12,089.94 × 2,513.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.91x = 30,382,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,382,381.92/8,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.57

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