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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.82, 12,092.74 and 2,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.82, 12,092.74 and 2,795.60 is: 4,193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.82 : 12,092.74 = 2,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.82/12,092.74 = 2,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.82x = 12,092.74 × 2,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.82x = 33,806,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,806,463.94/8,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.92

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