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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.72, 12,097.85 and 3,134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.72, 12,097.85 and 3,134.74 is: 4,702.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.72 : 12,097.85 = 3,134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.72/12,097.85 = 3,134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.72x = 12,097.85 × 3,134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.72x = 37,923,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,923,598.64/8,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.41

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