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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.79, 12,146.72 and 2,833.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.79, 12,146.72 and 2,833.30 is: 4,250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.79 : 12,146.72 = 2,833.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.79/12,146.72 = 2,833.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.79x = 12,146.72 × 2,833.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.79x = 34,415,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,415,250.40/8,096.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.48

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