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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.26, 12,143.20 and 2,901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.26, 12,143.20 and 2,901.14 is: 4,351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.26 : 12,143.20 = 2,901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.26/12,143.20 = 2,901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.26x = 12,143.20 × 2,901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.26x = 35,229,123.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,229,123.25/8,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.82

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