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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.61, 12,134.08 and 5,278.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.61, 12,134.08 and 5,278.49 is: 7,916.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.61 : 12,134.08 = 5,278.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.61/12,134.08 = 5,278.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.61x = 12,134.08 × 5,278.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.61x = 64,049,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,049,619.94/8,090.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,916.54

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