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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.80, 12,139.20 and 2,249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.80, 12,139.20 and 2,249.42 is: 3,374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.80 : 12,139.20 = 2,249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.80/12,139.20 = 2,249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.80x = 12,139.20 × 2,249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.80x = 27,306,098.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,306,098.57/8,092.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.12

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