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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.40, 12,092.86 and 2,795.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.40, 12,092.86 and 2,795.58 is: 4,193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.40 : 12,092.86 = 2,795.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.40/12,092.86 = 2,795.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.40x = 12,092.86 × 2,795.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.40x = 33,806,557.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,806,557.56/8,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.63

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