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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.83, 12,113.84 and 2,528.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.83, 12,113.84 and 2,528.95 is: 3,793.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.83 : 12,113.84 = 2,528.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.83/12,113.84 = 2,528.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.83x = 12,113.84 × 2,528.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.83x = 30,635,295.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,635,295.67/8,075.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.45

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