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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.54, 12,093.93 and 2,140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.54, 12,093.93 and 2,140.51 is: 3,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.54 : 12,093.93 = 2,140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.54/12,093.93 = 2,140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.54x = 12,093.93 × 2,140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.54x = 25,887,147.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,887,147.87/8,063.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.40

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