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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,079.45, 12,119.19 and 2,533.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,079.45, 12,119.19 and 2,533.23 is: 3,799.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,079.45 : 12,119.19 = 2,533.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,079.45/12,119.19 = 2,533.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,079.45x = 12,119.19 × 2,533.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,079.45x = 30,700,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,700,695.68/8,079.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.85

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