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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.56, 12,146.67 and 2,474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.56, 12,146.67 and 2,474.74 is: 3,712.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.56 : 12,146.67 = 2,474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.56/12,146.67 = 2,474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.56x = 12,146.67 × 2,474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.56x = 30,059,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,059,850.12/8,096.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.67

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