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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.44, 12,108.08 and 2,524.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.44, 12,108.08 and 2,524.37 is: 3,787.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.44 : 12,108.08 = 2,524.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.44/12,108.08 = 2,524.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.44x = 12,108.08 × 2,524.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.44x = 30,565,219.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,565,219.68/8,070.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.31

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