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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.89, 12,082.38 and 2,790.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.89, 12,082.38 and 2,790.54 is: 4,184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.89 : 12,082.38 = 2,790.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.89/12,082.38 = 2,790.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.89x = 12,082.38 × 2,790.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.89x = 33,716,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,716,364.69/8,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.79

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