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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.32, 12,141.06 and 2,898.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.32, 12,141.06 and 2,898.52 is: 4,348.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.32 : 12,141.06 = 2,898.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.32/12,141.06 = 2,898.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.32x = 12,141.06 × 2,898.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.32x = 35,191,105.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,191,105.23/8,093.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.17

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