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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.46, 12,136.52 and 3,412.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.46, 12,136.52 and 3,412.50 is: 5,117.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.46 : 12,136.52 = 3,412.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.46/12,136.52 = 3,412.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.46x = 12,136.52 × 3,412.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.46x = 41,415,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,415,874.50/8,092.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,117.83

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