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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.75, 12,142.53 and 3,710.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.75, 12,142.53 and 3,710.22 is: 5,565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.75 : 12,142.53 = 3,710.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.75/12,142.53 = 3,710.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.75x = 12,142.53 × 3,710.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.75x = 45,051,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,051,457.66/8,094.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.52

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