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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,083.31, 12,120.44 and 3,923.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,083.31, 12,120.44 and 3,923.15 is: 5,882.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,083.31 : 12,120.44 = 3,923.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,083.31/12,120.44 = 3,923.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,083.31x = 12,120.44 × 3,923.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,083.31x = 47,550,223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,550,223.97/8,083.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,882.52

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