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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.60, 12,141.90 and 2,548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.60, 12,141.90 and 2,548.32 is: 3,822.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.60 : 12,141.90 = 2,548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.60/12,141.90 = 2,548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.60x = 12,141.90 × 2,548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.60x = 30,941,446.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,941,446.61/8,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.48

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