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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.50, 12,098.70 and 3,905.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.50, 12,098.70 and 3,905.91 is: 5,856.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.50 : 12,098.70 = 3,905.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.50/12,098.70 = 3,905.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.50x = 12,098.70 × 3,905.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.50x = 47,256,433.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,256,433.32/8,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.90

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