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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.26, 12,146.89 and 2,900.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.26, 12,146.89 and 2,900.13 is: 4,352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.26 : 12,146.89 = 2,900.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.26/12,146.89 = 2,900.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.26x = 12,146.89 × 2,900.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.26x = 35,227,609.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,227,609.27/8,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.17

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