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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.31, 12,139.97 and 2,249.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.31, 12,139.97 and 2,249.97 is: 3,374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.31 : 12,139.97 = 2,249.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.31/12,139.97 = 2,249.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.31x = 12,139.97 × 2,249.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.31x = 27,314,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,314,568.30/8,093.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.96

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