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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.36, 12,097.89 and 3,133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.36, 12,097.89 and 3,133.89 is: 4,701.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.36 : 12,097.89 = 3,133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.36/12,097.89 = 3,133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.36x = 12,097.89 × 3,133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.36x = 37,913,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,913,456.49/8,064.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.36

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