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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.06, 12,093.92 and 3,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.06, 12,093.92 and 3,131.64 is: 4,695.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.06 : 12,093.92 = 3,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.06/12,093.92 = 3,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.06x = 12,093.92 × 3,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.06x = 37,873,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,873,787.97/8,066.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.45

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