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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.52, 12,140.46 and 3,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.52, 12,140.46 and 3,708 is: 5,562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.52 : 12,140.46 = 3,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.52/12,140.46 = 3,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.52x = 12,140.46 × 3,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.52x = 45,016,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,016,825.68/8,093.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.08

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