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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.60, 12,091.44 and 3,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.60, 12,091.44 and 3,901.60 is: 5,853.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.60 : 12,091.44 = 3,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.60/12,091.44 = 3,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.60x = 12,091.44 × 3,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.60x = 47,175,962.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,175,962.30/8,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.39

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