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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.96, 12,139.47 and 2,546.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.96, 12,139.47 and 2,546.74 is: 3,820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.96 : 12,139.47 = 2,546.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.96/12,139.47 = 2,546.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.96x = 12,139.47 × 2,546.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.96x = 30,916,073.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,916,073.83/8,092.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.12

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