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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.70, 12,133.35 and 5,321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.70, 12,133.35 and 5,321.70 is: 7,977.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.70 : 12,133.35 = 5,321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.70/12,133.35 = 5,321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.70x = 12,133.35 × 5,321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.70x = 64,570,048.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,570,048.70/8,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,977.82

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