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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.94, 12,101.01 and 3,134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.94, 12,101.01 and 3,134.46 is: 4,701.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.94 : 12,101.01 = 3,134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.94/12,101.01 = 3,134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.94x = 12,101.01 × 3,134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.94x = 37,930,131.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,930,131.80/8,066.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.92

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