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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.26, 12,108.24 and 2,525.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.26, 12,108.24 and 2,525.15 is: 3,788.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.26 : 12,108.24 = 2,525.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.26/12,108.24 = 2,525.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.26x = 12,108.24 × 2,525.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.26x = 30,575,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,575,061.69/8,071.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.14

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