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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.41, 12,138.62 and 2,901.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.41, 12,138.62 and 2,901.93 is: 4,352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.41 : 12,138.62 = 2,901.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.41/12,138.62 = 2,901.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.41x = 12,138.62 × 2,901.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.41x = 35,225,411.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,225,411.03/8,092.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.90

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