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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.46, 12,133.18 and 3,708.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.46, 12,133.18 and 3,708.31 is: 5,558.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.46 : 12,133.18 = 3,708.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.46/12,133.18 = 3,708.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.46x = 12,133.18 × 3,708.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.46x = 44,993,522.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,993,522.79/8,094.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.56

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