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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.06, 12,136.63 and 2,826.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.06, 12,136.63 and 2,826.04 is: 4,239.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.06 : 12,136.63 = 2,826.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.06/12,136.63 = 2,826.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.06x = 12,136.63 × 2,826.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.06x = 34,298,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,298,601.85/8,091.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.08

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