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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.14, 12,140.66 and 2,900.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.14, 12,140.66 and 2,900.18 is: 4,350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.14 : 12,140.66 = 2,900.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.14/12,140.66 = 2,900.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.14x = 12,140.66 × 2,900.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.14x = 35,210,099.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,210,099.32/8,094.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.07

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