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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.40, 12,093.38 and 3,129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.40, 12,093.38 and 3,129.27 is: 4,692.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.40 : 12,093.38 = 3,129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.40/12,093.38 = 3,129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.40x = 12,093.38 × 3,129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.40x = 37,843,390.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,843,390.77/8,065.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,692.07

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