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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.64, 12,145.11 and 3,415.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.64, 12,145.11 and 3,415.66 is: 5,124.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.64 : 12,145.11 = 3,415.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.64/12,145.11 = 3,415.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.64x = 12,145.11 × 3,415.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.64x = 41,483,536.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,483,536.06/8,095.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.19

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