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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.89, 12,134.81 and 3,651.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.89, 12,134.81 and 3,651.29 is: 5,472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.89 : 12,134.81 = 3,651.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.89/12,134.81 = 3,651.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.89x = 12,134.81 × 3,651.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.89x = 44,307,640.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,307,640.60/8,096.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,472.18

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