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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.94, 12,141.72 and 3,416.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.94, 12,141.72 and 3,416.67 is: 5,122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.94 : 12,141.72 = 3,416.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.94/12,141.72 = 3,416.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.94x = 12,141.72 × 3,416.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.94x = 41,484,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,484,250.47/8,097.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.82

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