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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,081.43, 12,122.27 and 2,534.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,081.43, 12,122.27 and 2,534.82 is: 3,802.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,081.43 : 12,122.27 = 2,534.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,081.43/12,122.27 = 2,534.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,081.43x = 12,122.27 × 2,534.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,081.43x = 30,727,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,727,778.78/8,081.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.27

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