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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,083.58, 12,125.36 and 2,537.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,083.58, 12,125.36 and 2,537.35 is: 3,806.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,083.58 : 12,125.36 = 2,537.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,083.58/12,125.36 = 2,537.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,083.58x = 12,125.36 × 2,537.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,083.58x = 30,766,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,766,258.23/8,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.02

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