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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.21, 12,139.70 and 3,710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.21, 12,139.70 and 3,710.04 is: 5,565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.21 : 12,139.70 = 3,710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.21/12,139.70 = 3,710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.21x = 12,139.70 × 3,710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.21x = 45,038,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,038,754.04/8,092.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.70

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