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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.48, 12,141.44 and 2,898.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.48, 12,141.44 and 2,898.12 is: 4,347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.48 : 12,141.44 = 2,898.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.48/12,141.44 = 2,898.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.48x = 12,141.44 × 2,898.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.48x = 35,187,350.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,187,350.09/8,093.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.62

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