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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.76, 12,146.60 and 3,416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.76, 12,146.60 and 3,416.96 is: 5,126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.76 : 12,146.60 = 3,416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.76/12,146.60 = 3,416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.76x = 12,146.60 × 3,416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.76x = 41,504,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,504,446.34/8,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,126.69

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