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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.06, 12,143.98 and 3,167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.06, 12,143.98 and 3,167.22 is: 4,751.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.06 : 12,143.98 = 3,167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.06/12,143.98 = 3,167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.06x = 12,143.98 × 3,167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.06x = 38,462,656.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,462,656.34/8,094.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.96

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