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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.12, 12,099.94 and 3,136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.12, 12,099.94 and 3,136.14 is: 4,704.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.12 : 12,099.94 = 3,136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.12/12,099.94 = 3,136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.12x = 12,099.94 × 3,136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.12x = 37,947,105.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,947,105.83/8,066.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.51

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