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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.84, 12,142.92 and 2,549.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.84, 12,142.92 and 2,549.04 is: 3,823.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.84 : 12,142.92 = 2,549.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.84/12,142.92 = 2,549.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.84x = 12,142.92 × 2,549.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.84x = 30,952,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,952,788.80/8,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.77

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