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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.92, 12,440.96 and 2,054.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.92, 12,440.96 and 2,054.04 is: 3,081.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.92 : 12,440.96 = 2,054.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.92/12,440.96 = 2,054.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.92x = 12,440.96 × 2,054.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.92x = 25,554,229.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,554,229.48/8,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.08

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