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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,082.73, 12,124.07 and 2,536.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,082.73, 12,124.07 and 2,536.07 is: 3,804.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,082.73 : 12,124.07 = 2,536.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,082.73/12,124.07 = 2,536.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,082.73x = 12,124.07 × 2,536.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,082.73x = 30,747,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,747,490.20/8,082.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.10

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