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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.64, 12,127.52 and 3,870.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.64, 12,127.52 and 3,870.06 is: 5,800.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.64 : 12,127.52 = 3,870.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.64/12,127.52 = 3,870.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.64x = 12,127.52 × 3,870.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.64x = 46,934,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,934,230.05/8,091.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.34

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