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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.37, 12,139.05 and 2,545.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.37, 12,139.05 and 2,545.89 is: 3,818.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.37 : 12,139.05 = 2,545.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.37/12,139.05 = 2,545.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.37x = 12,139.05 × 2,545.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.37x = 30,904,686.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,904,686.00/8,092.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.99

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