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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.03, 12,108.02 and 2,525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.03, 12,108.02 and 2,525.54 is: 3,787.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.03 : 12,108.02 = 2,525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.03/12,108.02 = 2,525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.03x = 12,108.02 × 2,525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.03x = 30,579,288.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,579,288.83/8,073.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.83

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