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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,087.99, 12,139.72 and 3,930.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,087.99, 12,139.72 and 3,930.86 is: 5,900.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,087.99 : 12,139.72 = 3,930.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,087.99/12,139.72 = 3,930.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,087.99x = 12,139.72 × 3,930.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,087.99x = 47,719,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,719,560.28/8,087.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,900.06

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