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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.84, 12,153.44 and 5,590.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.84, 12,153.44 and 5,590.15 is: 8,392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.84 : 12,153.44 = 5,590.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.84/12,153.44 = 5,590.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.84x = 12,153.44 × 5,590.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.84x = 67,939,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,939,552.62/8,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.95

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