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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,089.83, 12,137.67 and 2,825.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,089.83, 12,137.67 and 2,825.62 is: 4,239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,089.83 : 12,137.67 = 2,825.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,089.83/12,137.67 = 2,825.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,089.83x = 12,137.67 × 2,825.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,089.83x = 34,296,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,296,368.29/8,089.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.44

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