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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.36, 12,147.46 and 2,832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.36, 12,147.46 and 2,832.14 is: 4,249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.36 : 12,147.46 = 2,832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.36/12,147.46 = 2,832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.36x = 12,147.46 × 2,832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.36x = 34,403,307.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,403,307.36/8,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.23

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