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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.95, 12,147.45 and 2,834.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.95, 12,147.45 and 2,834.74 is: 4,253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.95 : 12,147.45 = 2,834.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.95/12,147.45 = 2,834.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.95x = 12,147.45 × 2,834.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.95x = 34,434,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,434,848.75/8,095.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.34

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