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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.61, 12,097.68 and 3,134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.61, 12,097.68 and 3,134.63 is: 4,702.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.61 : 12,097.68 = 3,134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.61/12,097.68 = 3,134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.61x = 12,097.68 × 3,134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.61x = 37,921,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,921,750.66/8,064.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.24

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