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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.20, 12,096.03 and 3,134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.20, 12,096.03 and 3,134.95 is: 4,702.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.20 : 12,096.03 = 3,134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.20/12,096.03 = 3,134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.20x = 12,096.03 × 3,134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.20x = 37,920,449.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,920,449.25/8,064.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.32

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