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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.44, 12,145.48 and 2,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.44, 12,145.48 and 2,901.68 is: 4,353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.44 : 12,145.48 = 2,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.44/12,145.48 = 2,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.44x = 12,145.48 × 2,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.44x = 35,242,296.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,242,296.41/8,095.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.35

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