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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.02, 12,143.67 and 2,546.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.02, 12,143.67 and 2,546.47 is: 3,820.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.02 : 12,143.67 = 2,546.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.02/12,143.67 = 2,546.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.02x = 12,143.67 × 2,546.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.02x = 30,923,491.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,923,491.34/8,095.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.06

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