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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.26, 12,120.49 and 2,534.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.26, 12,120.49 and 2,534.59 is: 3,800.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.26 : 12,120.49 = 2,534.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.26/12,120.49 = 2,534.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.26x = 12,120.49 × 2,534.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.26x = 30,720,472.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,720,472.75/8,084.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.04

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