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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.50, 12,139.27 and 2,546.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.50, 12,139.27 and 2,546.05 is: 3,819.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.50 : 12,139.27 = 2,546.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.50/12,139.27 = 2,546.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.50x = 12,139.27 × 2,546.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.50x = 30,907,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,907,188.38/8,092.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.24

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