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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.19, 12,143.85 and 2,829.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.19, 12,143.85 and 2,829.41 is: 4,244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.19 : 12,143.85 = 2,829.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.19/12,143.85 = 2,829.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.19x = 12,143.85 × 2,829.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.19x = 34,359,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,359,869.91/8,095.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.48

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