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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.98, 12,141.09 and 2,547.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.98, 12,141.09 and 2,547.18 is: 3,821.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.98 : 12,141.09 = 2,547.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.98/12,141.09 = 2,547.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.98x = 12,141.09 × 2,547.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.98x = 30,925,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,925,541.63/8,092.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.28

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