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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.96, 12,115.64 and 4,806.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.96, 12,115.64 and 4,806.32 is: 7,197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.96 : 12,115.64 = 4,806.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.96/12,115.64 = 4,806.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.96x = 12,115.64 × 4,806.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.96x = 58,231,642.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,231,642.84/8,090.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,197.12

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