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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.08, 12,413.81 and 2,036.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.08, 12,413.81 and 2,036.11 is: 3,054.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.08 : 12,413.81 = 2,036.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.08/12,413.81 = 2,036.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.08x = 12,413.81 × 2,036.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.08x = 25,275,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,275,882.68/8,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.09

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