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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.68, 12,130.02 and 2,892.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.68, 12,130.02 and 2,892.24 is: 4,338.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.68 : 12,130.02 = 2,892.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.68/12,130.02 = 2,892.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.68x = 12,130.02 × 2,892.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.68x = 35,082,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,082,929.04/8,086.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,338.36

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