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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.34, 12,126.66 and 2,537.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.34, 12,126.66 and 2,537.55 is: 3,806.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.34 : 12,126.66 = 2,537.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.34/12,126.66 = 2,537.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.34x = 12,126.66 × 2,537.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.34x = 30,772,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,772,006.08/8,084.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.37

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