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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.91, 12,112.13 and 2,526.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.91, 12,112.13 and 2,526.13 is: 3,789.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.91 : 12,112.13 = 2,526.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.91/12,112.13 = 2,526.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.91x = 12,112.13 × 2,526.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.91x = 30,596,814.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,596,814.96/8,073.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.59

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