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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.11, 12,099.93 and 3,136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.11, 12,099.93 and 3,136.13 is: 4,704.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.11 : 12,099.93 = 3,136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.11/12,099.93 = 3,136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.11x = 12,099.93 × 3,136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.11x = 37,946,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,946,953.47/8,066.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.49

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