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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.52, 12,110.27 and 2,526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.52, 12,110.27 and 2,526.89 is: 3,790.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.52 : 12,110.27 = 2,526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.52/12,110.27 = 2,526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.52x = 12,110.27 × 2,526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.52x = 30,601,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,601,265.93/8,073.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.33

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