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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.55, 12,122.70 and 3,924.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.55, 12,122.70 and 3,924.73 is: 5,878.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.55 : 12,122.70 = 3,924.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.55/12,122.70 = 3,924.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.55x = 12,122.70 × 3,924.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.55x = 47,578,324.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,578,324.37/8,093.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,878.55

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