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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.53, 12,106.86 and 2,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.53, 12,106.86 and 2,524.24 is: 3,786.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.53 : 12,106.86 = 2,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.53/12,106.86 = 2,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.53x = 12,106.86 × 2,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.53x = 30,560,620.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,560,620.29/8,071.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.22

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