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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.38, 12,139.62 and 2,547.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.38, 12,139.62 and 2,547.24 is: 3,819.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.38 : 12,139.62 = 2,547.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.38/12,139.62 = 2,547.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.38x = 12,139.62 × 2,547.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.38x = 30,922,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,922,525.65/8,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.77

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