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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.58, 12,093.98 and 3,133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.58, 12,093.98 and 3,133.69 is: 4,701.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.58 : 12,093.98 = 3,133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.58/12,093.98 = 3,133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.58x = 12,093.98 × 3,133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.58x = 37,898,738.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,898,738.28/8,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.74

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