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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.06, 12,108.49 and 2,525.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.06, 12,108.49 and 2,525.38 is: 3,788.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.06 : 12,108.49 = 2,525.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.06/12,108.49 = 2,525.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.06x = 12,108.49 × 2,525.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.06x = 30,578,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,578,501.89/8,072.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.19

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