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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.40, 12,089.86 and 2,793.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.40, 12,089.86 and 2,793.59 is: 4,190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.40 : 12,089.86 = 2,793.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.40/12,089.86 = 2,793.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.40x = 12,089.86 × 2,793.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.40x = 33,774,089.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,774,089.90/8,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.65

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