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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.29, 12,089.51 and 3,129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.29, 12,089.51 and 3,129.83 is: 4,693.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.29 : 12,089.51 = 3,129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.29/12,089.51 = 3,129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.29x = 12,089.51 × 3,129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.29x = 37,838,095.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,838,095.43/8,061.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.80

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