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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.05, 12,142.56 and 2,548.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.05, 12,142.56 and 2,548.86 is: 3,823.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.05 : 12,142.56 = 2,548.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.05/12,142.56 = 2,548.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.05x = 12,142.56 × 2,548.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.05x = 30,949,685.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,949,685.48/8,095.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.29

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