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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.70, 12,099.78 and 3,137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.70, 12,099.78 and 3,137.45 is: 4,706.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.70 : 12,099.78 = 3,137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.70/12,099.78 = 3,137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.70x = 12,099.78 × 3,137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.70x = 37,962,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,962,394.26/8,066.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.06

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