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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.25, 12,093.72 and 3,902.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.25, 12,093.72 and 3,902.53 is: 5,849.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.25 : 12,093.72 = 3,902.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.25/12,093.72 = 3,902.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.25x = 12,093.72 × 3,902.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.25x = 47,196,042.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,196,042.87/8,068.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.60

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