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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.03, 12,130.26 and 2,890.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.03, 12,130.26 and 2,890.69 is: 4,336.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.03 : 12,130.26 = 2,890.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.03/12,130.26 = 2,890.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.03x = 12,130.26 × 2,890.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.03x = 35,064,780.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,064,780.11/8,086.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.47

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