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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.47, 12,089.90 and 3,130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.47, 12,089.90 and 3,130.05 is: 4,694.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.47 : 12,089.90 = 3,130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.47/12,089.90 = 3,130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.47x = 12,089.90 × 3,130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.47x = 37,841,999.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,841,999.32/8,061.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,694.18

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