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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.79, 12,097.14 and 3,135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.79, 12,097.14 and 3,135.81 is: 4,702.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.79 : 12,097.14 = 3,135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.79/12,097.14 = 3,135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.79x = 12,097.14 × 3,135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.79x = 37,934,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,934,332.58/8,066.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.53

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