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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.31, 12,136.20 and 5,126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.31, 12,136.20 and 5,126.34 is: 7,688.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.31 : 12,136.20 = 5,126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.31/12,136.20 = 5,126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.31x = 12,136.20 × 5,126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.31x = 62,214,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,214,245.53/8,092.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,688.07

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