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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.32, 12,086.17 and 2,793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.32, 12,086.17 and 2,793.98 is: 4,189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.32 : 12,086.17 = 2,793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.32/12,086.17 = 2,793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.32x = 12,086.17 × 2,793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.32x = 33,768,449.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,768,449.84/8,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.47

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