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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.03, 12,098.26 and 3,911.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.03, 12,098.26 and 3,911.93 is: 5,862.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.03 : 12,098.26 = 3,911.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.03/12,098.26 = 3,911.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.03x = 12,098.26 × 3,911.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.03x = 47,327,551.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,327,551.02/8,073.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.43

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