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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.22, 12,108.39 and 2,526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.22, 12,108.39 and 2,526.46 is: 3,787.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.22 : 12,108.39 = 2,526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.22/12,108.39 = 2,526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.22x = 12,108.39 × 2,526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.22x = 30,591,363.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,591,363.00/8,076.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.83

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