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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.82, 12,152.94 and 3,939.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.82, 12,152.94 and 3,939.12 is: 5,912.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.82 : 12,152.94 = 3,939.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.82/12,152.94 = 3,939.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.82x = 12,152.94 × 3,939.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.82x = 47,871,889.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,871,889.01/8,096.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,912.43

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