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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.81, 12,095.04 and 3,132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.81, 12,095.04 and 3,132.39 is: 4,696.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.81 : 12,095.04 = 3,132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.81/12,095.04 = 3,132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.81x = 12,095.04 × 3,132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.81x = 37,886,382.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,886,382.35/8,066.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.58

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