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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.91, 12,145.51 and 3,415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.91, 12,145.51 and 3,415.94 is: 5,124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.91 : 12,145.51 = 3,415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.91/12,145.51 = 3,415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.91x = 12,145.51 × 3,415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.91x = 41,488,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,488,264.16/8,095.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.59

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