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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.56, 12,110.75 and 2,526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.56, 12,110.75 and 2,526.89 is: 3,790.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.56 : 12,110.75 = 2,526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.56/12,110.75 = 2,526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.56x = 12,110.75 × 2,526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.56x = 30,602,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,602,459.88/8,073.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.46

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