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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.73, 12,116.95 and 5,160.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.73, 12,116.95 and 5,160.15 is: 7,728.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.73 : 12,116.95 = 5,160.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.73/12,116.95 = 5,160.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.73x = 12,116.95 × 5,160.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.73x = 62,525,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,525,279.54/8,090.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,728.01

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