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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.89, 12,141.14 and 2,899.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.89, 12,141.14 and 2,899.76 is: 4,349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.89 : 12,141.14 = 2,899.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.89/12,141.14 = 2,899.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.89x = 12,141.14 × 2,899.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.89x = 35,206,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,206,392.13/8,093.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.75

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