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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.52, 12,129.78 and 2,540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.52, 12,129.78 and 2,540.36 is: 3,810.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.52 : 12,129.78 = 2,540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.52/12,129.78 = 2,540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.52x = 12,129.78 × 2,540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.52x = 30,813,947.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,813,947.27/8,086.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.53

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