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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.65, 12,137.54 and 2,827.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.65, 12,137.54 and 2,827.18 is: 4,239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.65 : 12,137.54 = 2,827.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.65/12,137.54 = 2,827.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.65x = 12,137.54 × 2,827.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.65x = 34,314,935.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,314,935.51/8,093.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.74

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