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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.32, 12,094.01 and 3,129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.32, 12,094.01 and 3,129.64 is: 4,695.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.32 : 12,094.01 = 3,129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.32/12,094.01 = 3,129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.32x = 12,094.01 × 3,129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.32x = 37,849,863.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,849,863.31/8,061.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.24

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