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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.09, 12,093.95 and 3,130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.09, 12,093.95 and 3,130.46 is: 4,693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.09 : 12,093.95 = 3,130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.09/12,093.95 = 3,130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.09x = 12,093.95 × 3,130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.09x = 37,859,550.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,859,550.59/8,066.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.67

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