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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.23, 12,149.81 and 2,902.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.23, 12,149.81 and 2,902.11 is: 4,355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.23 : 12,149.81 = 2,902.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.23/12,149.81 = 2,902.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.23x = 12,149.81 × 2,902.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.23x = 35,260,085.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,260,085.10/8,096.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.12

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