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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.22, 12,106.89 and 2,525.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.22, 12,106.89 and 2,525.46 is: 3,786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.22 : 12,106.89 = 2,525.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.22/12,106.89 = 2,525.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.22x = 12,106.89 × 2,525.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.22x = 30,575,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,575,466.42/8,075.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.33

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