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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.08, 12,107.06 and 2,525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.08, 12,107.06 and 2,525.04 is: 3,787.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.08 : 12,107.06 = 2,525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.08/12,107.06 = 2,525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.08x = 12,107.06 × 2,525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.08x = 30,570,810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,570,810.78/8,071.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.70

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