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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.54, 12,143.33 and 3,163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.54, 12,143.33 and 3,163.89 is: 4,746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.54 : 12,143.33 = 3,163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.54/12,143.33 = 3,163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.54x = 12,143.33 × 3,163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.54x = 38,420,160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,420,160.35/8,094.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.43

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