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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.63, 12,132.89 and 2,468.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.63, 12,132.89 and 2,468.31 is: 3,701.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.63 : 12,132.89 = 2,468.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.63/12,132.89 = 2,468.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.63x = 12,132.89 × 2,468.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.63x = 29,947,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,947,685.13/8,091.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.07

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