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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.52, 12,141.97 and 2,547.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.52, 12,141.97 and 2,547.45 is: 3,821.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.52 : 12,141.97 = 2,547.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.52/12,141.97 = 2,547.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.52x = 12,141.97 × 2,547.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.52x = 30,931,055.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,931,055.11/8,093.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.71

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