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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.96, 12,153.62 and 5,590.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.96, 12,153.62 and 5,590.27 is: 8,393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.96 : 12,153.62 = 5,590.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.96/12,153.62 = 5,590.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.96x = 12,153.62 × 5,590.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.96x = 67,942,017.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,942,017.28/8,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.13

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