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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,083.02, 12,124.52 and 2,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,083.02, 12,124.52 and 2,536.40 is: 3,804.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,083.02 : 12,124.52 = 2,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,083.02/12,124.52 = 2,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,083.02x = 12,124.52 × 2,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,083.02x = 30,752,632.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,752,632.53/8,083.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.60

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