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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.06, 12,089.59 and 2,512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.06, 12,089.59 and 2,512.62 is: 3,768.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.06 : 12,089.59 = 2,512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.06/12,089.59 = 2,512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.06x = 12,089.59 × 2,512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.06x = 30,376,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,376,539.34/8,060.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.77

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