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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.87, 12,144.96 and 3,936.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.87, 12,144.96 and 3,936.12 is: 5,904.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.87 : 12,144.96 = 3,936.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.87/12,144.96 = 3,936.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.87x = 12,144.96 × 3,936.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.87x = 47,804,019.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,804,019.96/8,095.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,904.74

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