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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.11, 12,412.56 and 2,035.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.11, 12,412.56 and 2,035.18 is: 3,052.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.11 : 12,412.56 = 2,035.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.11/12,412.56 = 2,035.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.11x = 12,412.56 × 2,035.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.11x = 25,261,739.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,261,739.68/8,275.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.74

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