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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.13, 12,145.68 and 3,165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.13, 12,145.68 and 3,165.46 is: 4,748.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.13 : 12,145.68 = 3,165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.13/12,145.68 = 3,165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.13x = 12,145.68 × 3,165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.13x = 38,446,664.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,446,664.21/8,096.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.77

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