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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.73, 12,110.25 and 3,909.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.73, 12,110.25 and 3,909.32 is: 5,864.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.73 : 12,110.25 = 3,909.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.73/12,110.25 = 3,909.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.73x = 12,110.25 × 3,909.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.73x = 47,342,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,342,781.98/8,072.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,864.53

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