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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.16, 12,210.11 and 2,593.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.16, 12,210.11 and 2,593.42 is: 3,890.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.16 : 12,210.11 = 2,593.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.16/12,210.11 = 2,593.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.16x = 12,210.11 × 2,593.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.16x = 31,665,909.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,665,909.71/8,140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.08

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