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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.06, 12,108.66 and 2,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.06, 12,108.66 and 2,529 is: 3,792.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.06 : 12,108.66 = 2,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.06/12,108.66 = 2,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.06x = 12,108.66 × 2,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.06x = 30,622,801.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,622,801.14/8,075.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.27

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