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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.78, 12,125.77 and 2,825.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.78, 12,125.77 and 2,825.01 is: 4,232.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.78 : 12,125.77 = 2,825.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.78/12,125.77 = 2,825.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.78x = 12,125.77 × 2,825.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.78x = 34,255,414.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,255,414.45/8,092.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.84

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