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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.90, 12,084.45 and 3,134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.90, 12,084.45 and 3,134.07 is: 4,698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.90 : 12,084.45 = 3,134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.90/12,084.45 = 3,134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.90x = 12,084.45 × 3,134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.90x = 37,873,512.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,873,512.21/8,060.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.43

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