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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.64, 12,126.96 and 2,538.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.64, 12,126.96 and 2,538.47 is: 3,807.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.64 : 12,126.96 = 2,538.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.64/12,126.96 = 2,538.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.64x = 12,126.96 × 2,538.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.64x = 30,783,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,783,954.47/8,084.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.71

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