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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.70, 12,113.68 and 3,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.70, 12,113.68 and 3,913.40 is: 5,871.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.70 : 12,113.68 = 3,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.70/12,113.68 = 3,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.70x = 12,113.68 × 3,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.70x = 47,405,675.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,405,675.31/8,073.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,871.62

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