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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.03, 12,141.57 and 2,547.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.03, 12,141.57 and 2,547.59 is: 3,821.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.03 : 12,141.57 = 2,547.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.03/12,141.57 = 2,547.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.03x = 12,141.57 × 2,547.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.03x = 30,931,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,931,681.61/8,094.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.54

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