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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.69, 12,116.42 and 2,528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.69, 12,116.42 and 2,528.96 is: 3,793.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.69 : 12,116.42 = 2,528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.69/12,116.42 = 2,528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.69x = 12,116.42 × 2,528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.69x = 30,641,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,641,868.30/8,076.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.86

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