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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.92, 12,143.25 and 2,548.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.92, 12,143.25 and 2,548.43 is: 3,822.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.92 : 12,143.25 = 2,548.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.92/12,143.25 = 2,548.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.92x = 12,143.25 × 2,548.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.92x = 30,946,222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,946,222.60/8,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.92

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