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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.52, 12,104.28 and 2,524.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.52, 12,104.28 and 2,524.26 is: 3,786.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.52 : 12,104.28 = 2,524.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.52/12,104.28 = 2,524.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.52x = 12,104.28 × 2,524.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.52x = 30,554,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,554,349.83/8,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.39

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