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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.22, 12,094.72 and 3,134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.22, 12,094.72 and 3,134.22 is: 4,700.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.22 : 12,094.72 = 3,134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.22/12,094.72 = 3,134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.22x = 12,094.72 × 3,134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.22x = 37,907,513.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,907,513.32/8,065.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.12

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