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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.48, 12,110.64 and 2,526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.48, 12,110.64 and 2,526.84 is: 3,790.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.48 : 12,110.64 = 2,526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.48/12,110.64 = 2,526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.48x = 12,110.64 × 2,526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.48x = 30,601,649.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,601,649.58/8,073.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.39

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