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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.54, 12,141.83 and 3,162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.54, 12,141.83 and 3,162.89 is: 4,744.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.54 : 12,141.83 = 3,162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.54/12,141.83 = 3,162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.54x = 12,141.83 × 3,162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.54x = 38,403,310.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,403,310.95/8,093.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,744.93

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