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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.73, 12,091.09 and 3,133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.73, 12,091.09 and 3,133.83 is: 4,700.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.73 : 12,091.09 = 3,133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.73/12,091.09 = 3,133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.73x = 12,091.09 × 3,133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.73x = 37,891,420.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,891,420.57/8,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.74

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