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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.69, 12,127.04 and 2,538.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.69, 12,127.04 and 2,538.52 is: 3,807.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.69 : 12,127.04 = 2,538.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.69/12,127.04 = 2,538.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.69x = 12,127.04 × 2,538.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.69x = 30,784,700.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,784,700.09/8,084.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.78

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