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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.36, 12,134.11 and 2,824.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.36, 12,134.11 and 2,824.90 is: 4,236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.36 : 12,134.11 = 2,824.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.36/12,134.11 = 2,824.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.36x = 12,134.11 × 2,824.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.36x = 34,277,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,277,609.94/8,091.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.32

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