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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.04, 12,089.16 and 2,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.04, 12,089.16 and 2,794.08 is: 4,190.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.04 : 12,089.16 = 2,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.04/12,089.16 = 2,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.04x = 12,089.16 × 2,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.04x = 33,778,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,778,080.17/8,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.81

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