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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.60, 12,106.98 and 2,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.60, 12,106.98 and 2,524.32 is: 3,786.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.60 : 12,106.98 = 2,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.60/12,106.98 = 2,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.60x = 12,106.98 × 2,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.60x = 30,561,891.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,561,891.75/8,070.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.82

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