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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.76, 12,145.20 and 3,476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.76, 12,145.20 and 3,476.52 is: 5,214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.76 : 12,145.20 = 3,476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.76/12,145.20 = 3,476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.76x = 12,145.20 × 3,476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.76x = 42,223,030.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,223,030.70/8,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.81

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