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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.47, 12,084.21 and 2,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.47, 12,084.21 and 2,793.24 is: 4,188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.47 : 12,084.21 = 2,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.47/12,084.21 = 2,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.47x = 12,084.21 × 2,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.47x = 33,754,098.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,754,098.74/8,059.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.13

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