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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.46, 12,143.22 and 2,549.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.46, 12,143.22 and 2,549.24 is: 3,823.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.46 : 12,143.22 = 2,549.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.46/12,143.22 = 2,549.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.46x = 12,143.22 × 2,549.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.46x = 30,955,982.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,955,982.15/8,095.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.87

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