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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.92, 12,190.89 and 5,943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.92, 12,190.89 and 5,943.20 is: 8,900.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.92 : 12,190.89 = 5,943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.92/12,190.89 = 5,943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.92x = 12,190.89 × 5,943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.92x = 72,452,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,452,897.45/8,139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,900.93

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