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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.92, 12,134.40 and 3,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.92, 12,134.40 and 3,713.80 is: 5,566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.92 : 12,134.40 = 3,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.92/12,134.40 = 3,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.92x = 12,134.40 × 3,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.92x = 45,064,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,064,734.72/8,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.35

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