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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.65, 12,106.31 and 2,524.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.65, 12,106.31 and 2,524.10 is: 3,786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.65 : 12,106.31 = 2,524.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.65/12,106.31 = 2,524.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.65x = 12,106.31 × 2,524.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.65x = 30,557,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,557,476.54/8,070.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.25

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