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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.08, 12,102.25 and 3,139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.08, 12,102.25 and 3,139.18 is: 4,709.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.08 : 12,102.25 = 3,139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.08/12,102.25 = 3,139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.08x = 12,102.25 × 3,139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.08x = 37,991,141.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,991,141.16/8,066.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.99

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