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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.26, 12,097.04 and 3,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.26, 12,097.04 and 3,134.80 is: 4,701.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.26 : 12,097.04 = 3,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.26/12,097.04 = 3,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.26x = 12,097.04 × 3,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.26x = 37,921,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,921,800.99/8,066.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.29

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