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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.96, 12,137.82 and 3,708.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.96, 12,137.82 and 3,708.79 is: 5,563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.96 : 12,137.82 = 3,708.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.96/12,137.82 = 3,708.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.96x = 12,137.82 × 3,708.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.96x = 45,016,581.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,016,581.19/8,090.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.82

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