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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.76, 12,128.76 and 2,538.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.76, 12,128.76 and 2,538.96 is: 3,808.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.76 : 12,128.76 = 2,538.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.76/12,128.76 = 2,538.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.76x = 12,128.76 × 2,538.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.76x = 30,794,436.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,794,436.49/8,084.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.95

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