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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.41, 12,084.80 and 2,793.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.41, 12,084.80 and 2,793.08 is: 4,188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.41 : 12,084.80 = 2,793.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.41/12,084.80 = 2,793.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.41x = 12,084.80 × 2,793.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.41x = 33,753,752.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,753,752.76/8,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.12

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