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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.32, 12,145.56 and 2,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.32, 12,145.56 and 2,901.52 is: 4,352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.32 : 12,145.56 = 2,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.32/12,145.56 = 2,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.32x = 12,145.56 × 2,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.32x = 35,240,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,240,585.25/8,096.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.67

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