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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,074.22, 12,105.39 and 2,524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,074.22, 12,105.39 and 2,524.46 is: 3,784.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,074.22 : 12,105.39 = 2,524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,074.22/12,105.39 = 2,524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,074.22x = 12,105.39 × 2,524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,074.22x = 30,559,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,559,572.84/8,074.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.83

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