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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,083.53, 12,125.31 and 2,537.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,083.53, 12,125.31 and 2,537.02 is: 3,805.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,083.53 : 12,125.31 = 2,537.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,083.53/12,125.31 = 2,537.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,083.53x = 12,125.31 × 2,537.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,083.53x = 30,762,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,762,153.98/8,083.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.53

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