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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.38, 12,094.98 and 3,130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.38, 12,094.98 and 3,130.21 is: 4,697.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.38 : 12,094.98 = 3,130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.38/12,094.98 = 3,130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.38x = 12,094.98 × 3,130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.38x = 37,859,830.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,859,830.73/8,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.03

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