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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.03, 12,139.68 and 3,409.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.03, 12,139.68 and 3,409.67 is: 5,116.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.03 : 12,139.68 = 3,409.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.03/12,139.68 = 3,409.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.03x = 12,139.68 × 3,409.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.03x = 41,392,302.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,392,302.71/8,090.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.46

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