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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.61, 12,100.71 and 3,136.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.61, 12,100.71 and 3,136.65 is: 4,705.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.61 : 12,100.71 = 3,136.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.61/12,100.71 = 3,136.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.61x = 12,100.71 × 3,136.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.61x = 37,955,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,955,692.02/8,066.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.28

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