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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.25, 12,120.71 and 5,162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.25, 12,120.71 and 5,162.67 is: 7,731.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.25 : 12,120.71 = 5,162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.25/12,120.71 = 5,162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.25x = 12,120.71 × 5,162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.25x = 62,575,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,575,200.08/8,093.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.78

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