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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.20, 12,139.95 and 2,249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.20, 12,139.95 and 2,249.72 is: 3,374.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.20 : 12,139.95 = 2,249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.20/12,139.95 = 2,249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.20x = 12,139.95 × 2,249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.20x = 27,311,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,311,488.31/8,093.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.62

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