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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.26, 12,134.42 and 3,708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.26, 12,134.42 and 3,708.32 is: 5,559.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.26 : 12,134.42 = 3,708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.26/12,134.42 = 3,708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.26x = 12,134.42 × 3,708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.26x = 44,998,312.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,998,312.37/8,093.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.97

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