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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.89, 12,136.05 and 4,149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.89, 12,136.05 and 4,149.02 is: 6,219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.89 : 12,136.05 = 4,149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.89/12,136.05 = 4,149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.89x = 12,136.05 × 4,149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.89x = 50,352,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,352,653.49/8,095.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.53

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