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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.80, 12,148.80 and 3,938.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.80, 12,148.80 and 3,938.64 is: 5,903.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.80 : 12,148.80 = 3,938.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.80/12,148.80 = 3,938.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.80x = 12,148.80 × 3,938.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.80x = 47,849,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,849,749.63/8,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.88

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