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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.54, 12,144.84 and 3,164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.54, 12,144.84 and 3,164.90 is: 4,747.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.54 : 12,144.84 = 3,164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.54/12,144.84 = 3,164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.54x = 12,144.84 × 3,164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.54x = 38,437,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,437,204.12/8,095.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.95

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