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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.24, 12,107.84 and 2,526.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.24, 12,107.84 and 2,526.73 is: 3,788.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.24 : 12,107.84 = 2,526.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.24/12,107.84 = 2,526.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.24x = 12,107.84 × 2,526.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.24x = 30,593,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,593,199.66/8,076.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.05

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