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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.70, 12,088.02 and 2,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.70, 12,088.02 and 2,794.24 is: 4,189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.70 : 12,088.02 = 2,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.70/12,088.02 = 2,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.70x = 12,088.02 × 2,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.70x = 33,776,829.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,776,829.00/8,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.79

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