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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.30, 12,093.92 and 3,903.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.30, 12,093.92 and 3,903.42 is: 5,856.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.30 : 12,093.92 = 3,903.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.30/12,093.92 = 3,903.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.30x = 12,093.92 × 3,903.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.30x = 47,207,629.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,207,629.69/8,060.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.81

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