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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.60, 12,143.40 and 2,549.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.60, 12,143.40 and 2,549.32 is: 3,823.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.60 : 12,143.40 = 2,549.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.60/12,143.40 = 2,549.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.60x = 12,143.40 × 2,549.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.60x = 30,957,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,957,412.49/8,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.98

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