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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.76, 12,094.19 and 2,796.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.76, 12,094.19 and 2,796.57 is: 4,195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.76 : 12,094.19 = 2,796.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.76/12,094.19 = 2,796.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.76x = 12,094.19 × 2,796.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.76x = 33,822,248.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,822,248.93/8,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.39

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