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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.80, 12,141.96 and 3,167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.80, 12,141.96 and 3,167.02 is: 4,751.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.80 : 12,141.96 = 3,167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.80/12,141.96 = 3,167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.80x = 12,141.96 × 3,167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.80x = 38,453,830.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,453,830.16/8,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.02

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