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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.51, 12,109.73 and 2,527.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.51, 12,109.73 and 2,527.31 is: 3,790.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.51 : 12,109.73 = 2,527.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.51/12,109.73 = 2,527.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.51x = 12,109.73 × 2,527.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.51x = 30,604,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,604,968.54/8,073.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.79

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