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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.10, 12,097.54 and 3,136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.10, 12,097.54 and 3,136.08 is: 4,702.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.10 : 12,097.54 = 3,136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.10/12,097.54 = 3,136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.10x = 12,097.54 × 3,136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.10x = 37,938,853.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,938,853.24/8,067.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.91

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