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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.12, 12,137.04 and 3,934.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.12, 12,137.04 and 3,934.35 is: 5,892.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.12 : 12,137.04 = 3,934.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.12/12,137.04 = 3,934.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.12x = 12,137.04 × 3,934.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.12x = 47,751,363.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,751,363.32/8,103.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.96

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