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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.66, 12,128.63 and 3,702.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.66, 12,128.63 and 3,702.44 is: 5,547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.66 : 12,128.63 = 3,702.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.66/12,128.63 = 3,702.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.66x = 12,128.63 × 3,702.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.66x = 44,905,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,905,524.86/8,094.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.55

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