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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.76, 12,146.76 and 2,903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.76, 12,146.76 and 2,903.04 is: 4,355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.76 : 12,146.76 = 2,903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.76/12,146.76 = 2,903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.76x = 12,146.76 × 2,903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.76x = 35,262,530.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,262,530.15/8,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.14

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