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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.76, 12,091.87 and 2,512.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.76, 12,091.87 and 2,512.09 is: 3,767.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.76 : 12,091.87 = 2,512.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.76/12,091.87 = 2,512.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.76x = 12,091.87 × 2,512.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.76x = 30,375,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,375,865.71/8,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.90

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