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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.44, 12,136.14 and 3,160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.44, 12,136.14 and 3,160.71 is: 4,740.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.44 : 12,136.14 = 3,160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.44/12,136.14 = 3,160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.44x = 12,136.14 × 3,160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.44x = 38,358,819.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,358,819.06/8,092.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.08

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