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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.47, 12,131.52 and 3,160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.47, 12,131.52 and 3,160.99 is: 4,738.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.47 : 12,131.52 = 3,160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.47/12,131.52 = 3,160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.47x = 12,131.52 × 3,160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.47x = 38,347,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,347,634.50/8,092.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.68

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