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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.95, 12,102.04 and 3,133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.95, 12,102.04 and 3,133.95 is: 4,702.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.95 : 12,102.04 = 3,133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.95/12,102.04 = 3,133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.95x = 12,102.04 × 3,133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.95x = 37,927,188.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,927,188.26/8,064.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.72

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