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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.40, 12,141.52 and 2,828.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.40, 12,141.52 and 2,828.19 is: 4,243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.40 : 12,141.52 = 2,828.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.40/12,141.52 = 2,828.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.40x = 12,141.52 × 2,828.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.40x = 34,338,525.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,338,525.45/8,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.31

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