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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.70, 12,136.58 and 4,136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.70, 12,136.58 and 4,136.23 is: 6,201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.70 : 12,136.58 = 4,136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.70/12,136.58 = 4,136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.70x = 12,136.58 × 4,136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.70x = 50,199,604.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,199,604.93/8,094.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.54

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