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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,662.92, 12,994.27 and 2,089.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,662.92, 12,994.27 and 2,089.06 is: 3,133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,662.92 : 12,994.27 = 2,089.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,662.92/12,994.27 = 2,089.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,662.92x = 12,994.27 × 2,089.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,662.92x = 27,145,734.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,145,734.27/8,662.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.55

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