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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.84, 12,116.87 and 5,581.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.84, 12,116.87 and 5,581.27 is: 8,354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.84 : 12,116.87 = 5,581.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.84/12,116.87 = 5,581.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.84x = 12,116.87 × 5,581.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.84x = 67,627,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,627,523.02/8,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.40

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