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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.22, 12,088.71 and 2,512.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.22, 12,088.71 and 2,512.67 is: 3,768.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.22 : 12,088.71 = 2,512.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.22/12,088.71 = 2,512.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.22x = 12,088.71 × 2,512.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.22x = 30,374,878.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,374,878.51/8,060.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.49

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