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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.47, 12,085.71 and 2,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.47, 12,085.71 and 2,794.24 is: 4,189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.47 : 12,085.71 = 2,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.47/12,085.71 = 2,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.47x = 12,085.71 × 2,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.47x = 33,770,374.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,770,374.31/8,060.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.63

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