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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.40, 12,091.46 and 2,869.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.40, 12,091.46 and 2,869.41 is: 4,302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.40 : 12,091.46 = 2,869.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.40/12,091.46 = 2,869.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.40x = 12,091.46 × 2,869.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.40x = 34,695,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,695,341.89/8,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.82

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