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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.18, 12,210.06 and 2,593.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.18, 12,210.06 and 2,593.84 is: 3,890.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.18 : 12,210.06 = 2,593.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.18/12,210.06 = 2,593.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.18x = 12,210.06 × 2,593.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.18x = 31,670,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,670,942.03/8,140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.69

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