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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,074.68, 12,095.55 and 3,902.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,074.68, 12,095.55 and 3,902.10 is: 5,845.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,074.68 : 12,095.55 = 3,902.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,074.68/12,095.55 = 3,902.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,074.68x = 12,095.55 × 3,902.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,074.68x = 47,198,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,198,045.66/8,074.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,845.19

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