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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.06, 12,109.95 and 2,526.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.06, 12,109.95 and 2,526.53 is: 3,789.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.06 : 12,109.95 = 2,526.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.06/12,109.95 = 2,526.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.06x = 12,109.95 × 2,526.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.06x = 30,596,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,596,091.42/8,073.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.90

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