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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.12, 12,101.44 and 3,137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.12, 12,101.44 and 3,137.14 is: 4,706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.12 : 12,101.44 = 3,137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.12/12,101.44 = 3,137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.12x = 12,101.44 × 3,137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.12x = 37,963,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,963,911.48/8,067.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.01

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