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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,087.54, 12,127.26 and 2,540.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,087.54, 12,127.26 and 2,540.81 is: 3,809.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,087.54 : 12,127.26 = 2,540.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,087.54/12,127.26 = 2,540.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,087.54x = 12,127.26 × 2,540.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,087.54x = 30,813,063.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,813,063.48/8,087.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.94

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