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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.10, 12,090.69 and 3,901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.10, 12,090.69 and 3,901.10 is: 5,852.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.10 : 12,090.69 = 3,901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.10/12,090.69 = 3,901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.10x = 12,090.69 × 3,901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.10x = 47,166,990.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,166,990.76/8,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.64

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