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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.05, 12,139.47 and 3,164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.05, 12,139.47 and 3,164.22 is: 4,747.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.05 : 12,139.47 = 3,164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.05/12,139.47 = 3,164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.05x = 12,139.47 × 3,164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.05x = 38,411,953.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,411,953.76/8,091.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.47

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