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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.43, 12,139.29 and 2,827.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.43, 12,139.29 and 2,827.89 is: 4,241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.43 : 12,139.29 = 2,827.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.43/12,139.29 = 2,827.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.43x = 12,139.29 × 2,827.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.43x = 34,328,576.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,328,576.80/8,093.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.54

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