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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.97, 12,137.42 and 3,412.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.97, 12,137.42 and 3,412.57 is: 5,116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.97 : 12,137.42 = 3,412.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.97/12,137.42 = 3,412.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.97x = 12,137.42 × 3,412.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.97x = 41,419,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,419,717.62/8,094.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.73

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