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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.60, 12,147.30 and 3,709.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.60, 12,147.30 and 3,709.80 is: 5,567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.60 : 12,147.30 = 3,709.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.60/12,147.30 = 3,709.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.60x = 12,147.30 × 3,709.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.60x = 45,064,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,064,053.54/8,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.17

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