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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.88, 12,092.38 and 3,900.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.88, 12,092.38 and 3,900.59 is: 5,845.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.88 : 12,092.38 = 3,900.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.88/12,092.38 = 3,900.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.88x = 12,092.38 × 3,900.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.88x = 47,167,391.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,167,391.64/8,068.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,845.59

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