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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.78, 12,140.22 and 3,411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.78, 12,140.22 and 3,411.80 is: 5,117.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.78 : 12,140.22 = 3,411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.78/12,140.22 = 3,411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.78x = 12,140.22 × 3,411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.78x = 41,420,002.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,420,002.60/8,093.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,117.51

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