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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.06, 12,141.42 and 2,471.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.06, 12,141.42 and 2,471.24 is: 3,707.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.06 : 12,141.42 = 2,471.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.06/12,141.42 = 2,471.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.06x = 12,141.42 × 2,471.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.06x = 30,004,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,004,362.76/8,093.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.42

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