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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.52, 12,139.45 and 2,546.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.52, 12,139.45 and 2,546.71 is: 3,819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.52 : 12,139.45 = 2,546.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.52/12,139.45 = 2,546.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.52x = 12,139.45 × 2,546.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.52x = 30,915,658.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,915,658.71/8,093.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.80

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