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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.52, 12,095.06 and 3,130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.52, 12,095.06 and 3,130.38 is: 4,693.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.52 : 12,095.06 = 3,130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.52/12,095.06 = 3,130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.52x = 12,095.06 × 3,130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.52x = 37,862,118.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,862,118.27/8,066.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.74

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