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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.23, 12,137.79 and 3,412.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.23, 12,137.79 and 3,412.83 is: 5,117.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.23 : 12,137.79 = 3,412.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.23/12,137.79 = 3,412.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.23x = 12,137.79 × 3,412.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.23x = 41,424,213.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,424,213.85/8,095.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,117.11

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