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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.40, 12,100.76 and 3,070.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.40, 12,100.76 and 3,070.68 is: 4,606.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.40 : 12,100.76 = 3,070.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.40/12,100.76 = 3,070.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.40x = 12,100.76 × 3,070.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.40x = 37,157,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,157,561.72/8,066.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.46

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