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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.12, 12,131.46 and 4,396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.12, 12,131.46 and 4,396.20 is: 6,589.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.12 : 12,131.46 = 4,396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.12/12,131.46 = 4,396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.12x = 12,131.46 × 4,396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.12x = 53,332,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,332,324.45/8,094.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,589.02

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