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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.96, 12,116.67 and 2,529.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.96, 12,116.67 and 2,529.69 is: 3,794.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.96 : 12,116.67 = 2,529.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.96/12,116.67 = 2,529.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.96x = 12,116.67 × 2,529.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.96x = 30,651,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,651,418.93/8,076.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.92

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