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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.94, 12,113.56 and 2,529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.94, 12,113.56 and 2,529.16 is: 3,793.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.94 : 12,113.56 = 2,529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.94/12,113.56 = 2,529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.94x = 12,113.56 × 2,529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.94x = 30,637,104.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,637,104.29/8,075.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.63

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