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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.89, 12,093.88 and 3,901.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.89, 12,093.88 and 3,901.59 is: 5,847.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.89 : 12,093.88 = 3,901.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.89/12,093.88 = 3,901.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.89x = 12,093.88 × 3,901.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.89x = 47,185,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,185,341.76/8,069.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.09

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