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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.15, 12,093.01 and 3,129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.15, 12,093.01 and 3,129.02 is: 4,691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.15 : 12,093.01 = 3,129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.15/12,093.01 = 3,129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.15x = 12,093.01 × 3,129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.15x = 37,839,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,839,201.86/8,065.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.69

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