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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.30, 12,139.60 and 2,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.30, 12,139.60 and 2,829.20 is: 4,242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.30 : 12,139.60 = 2,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.30/12,139.60 = 2,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.30x = 12,139.60 × 2,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.30x = 34,345,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,345,356.32/8,095.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.63

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