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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.39, 12,127.01 and 2,891.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.39, 12,127.01 and 2,891.55 is: 4,333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.39 : 12,127.01 = 2,891.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.39/12,127.01 = 2,891.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.39x = 12,127.01 × 2,891.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.39x = 35,065,841.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,065,841.31/8,091.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.72

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