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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.82, 12,145.43 and 3,934.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.82, 12,145.43 and 3,934.09 is: 5,904.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.82 : 12,145.43 = 3,934.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.82/12,145.43 = 3,934.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.82x = 12,145.43 × 3,934.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.82x = 47,781,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,781,214.71/8,091.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,904.88

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