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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,089.27, 12,133.09 and 2,542.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,089.27, 12,133.09 and 2,542.46 is: 3,813.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,089.27 : 12,133.09 = 2,542.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,089.27/12,133.09 = 2,542.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,089.27x = 12,133.09 × 2,542.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,089.27x = 30,847,838.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,847,838.51/8,089.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.43

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