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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.76, 12,090.38 and 2,511.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.76, 12,090.38 and 2,511.09 is: 3,766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.76 : 12,090.38 = 2,511.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.76/12,090.38 = 2,511.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.76x = 12,090.38 × 2,511.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.76x = 30,360,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,360,019.76/8,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.40

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