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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.36, 12,136.85 and 3,932.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.36, 12,136.85 and 3,932.14 is: 5,896.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.36 : 12,136.85 = 3,932.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.36/12,136.85 = 3,932.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.36x = 12,136.85 × 3,932.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.36x = 47,723,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,723,772.85/8,093.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,896.66

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