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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.82, 12,094.50 and 2,798.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.82, 12,094.50 and 2,798.44 is: 4,196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.82 : 12,094.50 = 2,798.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.82/12,094.50 = 2,798.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.82x = 12,094.50 × 2,798.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.82x = 33,845,765.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,845,765.13/8,064.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.72

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