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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.94, 12,137.29 and 2,827.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.94, 12,137.29 and 2,827.86 is: 4,238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.94 : 12,137.29 = 2,827.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.94/12,137.29 = 2,827.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.94x = 12,137.29 × 2,827.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.94x = 34,322,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,322,556.90/8,096.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.95

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