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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.97, 12,086.46 and 2,794.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.97, 12,086.46 and 2,794.74 is: 4,190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.97 : 12,086.46 = 2,794.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.97/12,086.46 = 2,794.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.97x = 12,086.46 × 2,794.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.97x = 33,778,513.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,778,513.22/8,060.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.38

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