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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,085.36, 12,129.12 and 2,889.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,085.36, 12,129.12 and 2,889.48 is: 4,334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,085.36 : 12,129.12 = 2,889.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,085.36/12,129.12 = 2,889.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,085.36x = 12,129.12 × 2,889.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,085.36x = 35,046,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,046,849.66/8,085.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.61

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