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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.44, 12,136.54 and 2,827.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.44, 12,136.54 and 2,827.36 is: 4,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.44 : 12,136.54 = 2,827.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.44/12,136.54 = 2,827.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.44x = 12,136.54 × 2,827.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.44x = 34,314,367.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,314,367.73/8,096.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.20

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