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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.93, 12,130.58 and 3,586.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.93, 12,130.58 and 3,586.55 is: 5,374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.93 : 12,130.58 = 3,586.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.93/12,130.58 = 3,586.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.93x = 12,130.58 × 3,586.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.93x = 43,506,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,506,862.08/8,094.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,374.58

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