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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.92, 12,141.75 and 2,547.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.92, 12,141.75 and 2,547.43 is: 3,821.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.92 : 12,141.75 = 2,547.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.92/12,141.75 = 2,547.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.92x = 12,141.75 × 2,547.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.92x = 30,930,258.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,930,258.20/8,093.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.42

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