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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.52, 12,139.92 and 2,170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.52, 12,139.92 and 2,170.41 is: 3,255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.52 : 12,139.92 = 2,170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.52/12,139.92 = 2,170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.52x = 12,139.92 × 2,170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.52x = 26,348,603.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,348,603.77/8,093.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.52

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