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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.90, 12,137.85 and 4,626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.90, 12,137.85 and 4,626.72 is: 6,940.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.90 : 12,137.85 = 4,626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.90/12,137.85 = 4,626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.90x = 12,137.85 × 4,626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.90x = 56,158,433.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,158,433.35/8,091.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.08

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