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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.52, 12,132.72 and 3,930.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.52, 12,132.72 and 3,930.48 is: 5,892.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.52 : 12,132.72 = 3,930.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.52/12,132.72 = 3,930.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.52x = 12,132.72 × 3,930.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.52x = 47,687,413.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,687,413.31/8,093.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.05

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