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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.40, 12,141.60 and 2,900.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.40, 12,141.60 and 2,900.80 is: 4,351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.40 : 12,141.60 = 2,900.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.40/12,141.60 = 2,900.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.40x = 12,141.60 × 2,900.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.40x = 35,220,353.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,220,353.28/8,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.20

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