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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.18, 12,143.48 and 2,474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.18, 12,143.48 and 2,474.12 is: 3,711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.18 : 12,143.48 = 2,474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.18/12,143.48 = 2,474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.18x = 12,143.48 × 2,474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.18x = 30,044,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,044,426.74/8,095.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.40

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