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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.47, 12,114.71 and 2,529.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.47, 12,114.71 and 2,529.86 is: 3,794.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.47 : 12,114.71 = 2,529.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.47/12,114.71 = 2,529.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.47x = 12,114.71 × 2,529.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.47x = 30,648,447.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,648,447.02/8,076.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.78

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