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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.54, 12,136.42 and 4,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.54, 12,136.42 and 4,141.36 is: 6,210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.54 : 12,136.42 = 4,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.54/12,136.42 = 4,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.54x = 12,136.42 × 4,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.54x = 50,261,304.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,261,304.68/8,092.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,210.82

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