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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.90, 12,092.12 and 2,795.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.90, 12,092.12 and 2,795.09 is: 4,192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.90 : 12,092.12 = 2,795.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.90/12,092.12 = 2,795.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.90x = 12,092.12 × 2,795.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.90x = 33,798,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,798,489.25/8,060.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.90

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