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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.28, 12,145.08 and 2,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.28, 12,145.08 and 2,901.20 is: 4,352.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.28 : 12,145.08 = 2,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.28/12,145.08 = 2,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.28x = 12,145.08 × 2,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.28x = 35,235,306.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,235,306.10/8,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.57

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