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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.86, 12,145.35 and 3,168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.86, 12,145.35 and 3,168.02 is: 4,753.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.86 : 12,145.35 = 3,168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.86/12,145.35 = 3,168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.86x = 12,145.35 × 3,168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.86x = 38,476,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,476,711.71/8,094.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.23

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