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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.83, 12,494.43 and 2,089.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.83, 12,494.43 and 2,089.89 is: 3,134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.83 : 12,494.43 = 2,089.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.83/12,494.43 = 2,089.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.83x = 12,494.43 × 2,089.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.83x = 26,111,984.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,111,984.31/8,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.76

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