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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.78, 12,122.82 and 2,891.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.78, 12,122.82 and 2,891.44 is: 4,334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.78 : 12,122.82 = 2,891.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.78/12,122.82 = 2,891.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.78x = 12,122.82 × 2,891.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.78x = 35,052,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,052,406.66/8,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.53

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