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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.70, 12,139.05 and 2,249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.70, 12,139.05 and 2,249.10 is: 3,373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.70 : 12,139.05 = 2,249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.70/12,139.05 = 2,249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.70x = 12,139.05 × 2,249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.70x = 27,301,937.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,301,937.36/8,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.23

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