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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.96, 12,140.98 and 2,547.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.96, 12,140.98 and 2,547.74 is: 3,821.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.96 : 12,140.98 = 2,547.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.96/12,140.98 = 2,547.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.96x = 12,140.98 × 2,547.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.96x = 30,932,060.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,932,060.39/8,093.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.62

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