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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.14, 12,210.21 and 2,593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.14, 12,210.21 and 2,593.80 is: 3,890.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.14 : 12,210.21 = 2,593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.14/12,210.21 = 2,593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.14x = 12,210.21 × 2,593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.14x = 31,670,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,670,842.70/8,140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.70

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