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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,082.84, 12,124.41 and 2,536.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,082.84, 12,124.41 and 2,536.05 is: 3,804.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,082.84 : 12,124.41 = 2,536.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,082.84/12,124.41 = 2,536.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,082.84x = 12,124.41 × 2,536.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,082.84x = 30,748,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,748,109.98/8,082.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.12

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