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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.80, 12,106.24 and 2,525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.80, 12,106.24 and 2,525.64 is: 3,787.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.80 : 12,106.24 = 2,525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.80/12,106.24 = 2,525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.80x = 12,106.24 × 2,525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.80x = 30,576,003.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,576,003.99/8,073.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.06

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