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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.28, 12,139.47 and 3,411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.28, 12,139.47 and 3,411.30 is: 5,116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.28 : 12,139.47 = 3,411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.28/12,139.47 = 3,411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.28x = 12,139.47 × 3,411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.28x = 41,411,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,411,374.01/8,093.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.76

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