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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,074.89, 12,112.08 and 2,528.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,074.89, 12,112.08 and 2,528.22 is: 3,792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,074.89 : 12,112.08 = 2,528.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,074.89/12,112.08 = 2,528.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,074.89x = 12,112.08 × 2,528.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,074.89x = 30,622,002.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,622,002.90/8,074.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.25

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