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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,074.35, 12,107.88 and 2,526.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,074.35, 12,107.88 and 2,526.39 is: 3,788.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,074.35 : 12,107.88 = 2,526.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,074.35/12,107.88 = 2,526.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,074.35x = 12,107.88 × 2,526.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,074.35x = 30,589,226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,589,226.95/8,074.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.44

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