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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.78, 12,144.20 and 2,547.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.78, 12,144.20 and 2,547.90 is: 3,822.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.78 : 12,144.20 = 2,547.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.78/12,144.20 = 2,547.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.78x = 12,144.20 × 2,547.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.78x = 30,942,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,942,194.44/8,094.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.49

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