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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.99, 12,111.93 and 2,527.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.99, 12,111.93 and 2,527.25 is: 3,791.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.99 : 12,111.93 = 2,527.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.99/12,111.93 = 2,527.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.99x = 12,111.93 × 2,527.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.99x = 30,609,814.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,609,814.53/8,073.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.16

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