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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.76, 12,110.65 and 2,527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.76, 12,110.65 and 2,527.14 is: 3,790.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.76 : 12,110.65 = 2,527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.76/12,110.65 = 2,527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.76x = 12,110.65 × 2,527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.76x = 30,605,308.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,605,308.04/8,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.71

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