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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.30, 12,140.35 and 4,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.30, 12,140.35 and 4,205.30 is: 6,308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.30 : 12,140.35 = 4,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.30/12,140.35 = 4,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.30x = 12,140.35 × 4,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.30x = 51,053,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,053,813.86/8,093.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,308.16

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