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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.25, 12,140.28 and 3,708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.25, 12,140.28 and 3,708.72 is: 5,563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.25 : 12,140.28 = 3,708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.25/12,140.28 = 3,708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.25x = 12,140.28 × 3,708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.25x = 45,024,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,024,899.24/8,093.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.27

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