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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.26, 12,130.84 and 2,890.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.26, 12,130.84 and 2,890.92 is: 4,336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.26 : 12,130.84 = 2,890.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.26/12,130.84 = 2,890.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.26x = 12,130.84 × 2,890.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.26x = 35,069,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,069,287.97/8,086.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.90

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