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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.39, 12,111.44 and 2,525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.39, 12,111.44 and 2,525.64 is: 3,788.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.39 : 12,111.44 = 2,525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.39/12,111.44 = 2,525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.39x = 12,111.44 × 2,525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.39x = 30,589,137.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,589,137.32/8,073.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.88

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