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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.39, 12,092 and 4,386.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.39, 12,092 and 4,386.97 is: 6,580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.39 : 12,092 = 4,386.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.39/12,092 = 4,386.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.39x = 12,092 × 4,386.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.39x = 53,047,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,047,180.78/8,061.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,580.41

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