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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.28, 12,141.28 and 3,940.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.28, 12,141.28 and 3,940.68 is: 5,911.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.28 : 12,141.28 = 3,940.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.28/12,141.28 = 3,940.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.28x = 12,141.28 × 3,940.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.28x = 47,844,899.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,844,899.27/8,093.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.68

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