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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.38, 12,139.02 and 3,413.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.38, 12,139.02 and 3,413.53 is: 5,119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.38 : 12,139.02 = 3,413.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.38/12,139.02 = 3,413.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.38x = 12,139.02 × 3,413.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.38x = 41,436,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,436,878.59/8,094.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,119.21

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