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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.30, 12,097.88 and 3,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.30, 12,097.88 and 3,136.32 is: 4,703.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.30 : 12,097.88 = 3,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.30/12,097.88 = 3,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.30x = 12,097.88 × 3,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.30x = 37,942,823.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,942,823.00/8,067.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.29

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