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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.31, 12,106.44 and 2,523.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.31, 12,106.44 and 2,523.24 is: 3,785.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.31 : 12,106.44 = 2,523.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.31/12,106.44 = 2,523.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.31x = 12,106.44 × 2,523.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.31x = 30,547,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,547,453.67/8,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.63

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