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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.17, 12,144.14 and 3,713.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.17, 12,144.14 and 3,713.01 is: 5,570.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.17 : 12,144.14 = 3,713.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.17/12,144.14 = 3,713.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.17x = 12,144.14 × 3,713.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.17x = 45,091,283.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,091,283.97/8,095.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.14

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