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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.44, 12,089.44 and 3,133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.44, 12,089.44 and 3,133.60 is: 4,697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.44 : 12,089.44 = 3,133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.44/12,089.44 = 3,133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.44x = 12,089.44 × 3,133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.44x = 37,883,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,883,469.18/8,065.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.01

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