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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.04, 12,143.10 and 2,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.04, 12,143.10 and 2,830.20 is: 4,244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.04 : 12,143.10 = 2,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.04/12,143.10 = 2,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.04x = 12,143.10 × 2,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.04x = 34,367,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,367,401.62/8,096.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.96

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