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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.40, 12,106.68 and 2,525.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.40, 12,106.68 and 2,525.26 is: 3,786.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.40 : 12,106.68 = 2,525.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.40/12,106.68 = 2,525.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.40x = 12,106.68 × 2,525.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.40x = 30,572,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,572,514.74/8,073.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.82

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