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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,087.94, 12,125.91 and 2,538.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,087.94, 12,125.91 and 2,538.13 is: 3,805.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,087.94 : 12,125.91 = 2,538.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,087.94/12,125.91 = 2,538.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,087.94x = 12,125.91 × 2,538.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,087.94x = 30,777,105.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,777,105.63/8,087.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.31

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