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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.92, 12,144.75 and 2,549.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.92, 12,144.75 and 2,549.43 is: 3,824.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.92 : 12,144.75 = 2,549.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.92/12,144.75 = 2,549.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.92x = 12,144.75 × 2,549.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.92x = 30,962,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,962,189.99/8,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.42

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