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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.06, 12,145.92 and 2,474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.06, 12,145.92 and 2,474.24 is: 3,711.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.06 : 12,145.92 = 2,474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.06/12,145.92 = 2,474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.06x = 12,145.92 × 2,474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.06x = 30,051,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,051,921.10/8,096.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.92

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