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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.36, 12,144.48 and 3,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.36, 12,144.48 and 3,481.60 is: 5,223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.36 : 12,144.48 = 3,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.36/12,144.48 = 3,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.36x = 12,144.48 × 3,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.36x = 42,282,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,282,221.57/8,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.02

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