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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.82, 12,139.35 and 2,897.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.82, 12,139.35 and 2,897.02 is: 4,346.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.82 : 12,139.35 = 2,897.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.82/12,139.35 = 2,897.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.82x = 12,139.35 × 2,897.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.82x = 35,167,939.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,167,939.74/8,091.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.11

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