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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.60, 12,098.96 and 3,906.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.60, 12,098.96 and 3,906.60 is: 5,860.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.60 : 12,098.96 = 3,906.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.60/12,098.96 = 3,906.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.60x = 12,098.96 × 3,906.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.60x = 47,265,797.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,265,797.14/8,064.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.90

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