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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.18, 12,092.36 and 2,796.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.18, 12,092.36 and 2,796.22 is: 4,194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.18 : 12,092.36 = 2,796.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.18/12,092.36 = 2,796.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.18x = 12,092.36 × 2,796.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.18x = 33,812,824.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,812,824.44/8,062.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.01

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