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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.65, 12,124.37 and 3,925.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.65, 12,124.37 and 3,925.87 is: 5,880.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.65 : 12,124.37 = 3,925.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.65/12,124.37 = 3,925.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.65x = 12,124.37 × 3,925.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.65x = 47,598,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,598,679.96/8,094.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,880.27

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