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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.03, 12,139.46 and 2,826.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.03, 12,139.46 and 2,826.82 is: 4,241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.03 : 12,139.46 = 2,826.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.03/12,139.46 = 2,826.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.03x = 12,139.46 × 2,826.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.03x = 34,316,014.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,316,014.69/8,091.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.24

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