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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.60, 12,094.44 and 3,903.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.60, 12,094.44 and 3,903.60 is: 5,856.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.60 : 12,094.44 = 3,903.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.60/12,094.44 = 3,903.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.60x = 12,094.44 × 3,903.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.60x = 47,211,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,211,855.98/8,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.39

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