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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.40, 12,114.70 and 2,529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.40, 12,114.70 and 2,529.52 is: 3,794.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.40 : 12,114.70 = 2,529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.40/12,114.70 = 2,529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.40x = 12,114.70 × 2,529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.40x = 30,644,375.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,644,375.94/8,076.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.31

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