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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.20, 12,139.24 and 2,546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.20, 12,139.24 and 2,546.94 is: 3,820.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.20 : 12,139.24 = 2,546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.20/12,139.24 = 2,546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.20x = 12,139.24 × 2,546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.20x = 30,917,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,917,915.93/8,092.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.71

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