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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.40, 12,111.18 and 2,528.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.40, 12,111.18 and 2,528.26 is: 3,791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.40 : 12,111.18 = 2,528.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.40/12,111.18 = 2,528.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.40x = 12,111.18 × 2,528.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.40x = 30,620,211.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,620,211.95/8,076.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.32

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