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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,082.73, 12,124.10 and 2,536.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,082.73, 12,124.10 and 2,536.51 is: 3,804.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,082.73 : 12,124.10 = 2,536.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,082.73/12,124.10 = 2,536.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,082.73x = 12,124.10 × 2,536.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,082.73x = 30,752,900.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,752,900.89/8,082.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.77

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