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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.44, 12,092.36 and 3,135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.44, 12,092.36 and 3,135.60 is: 4,699.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.44 : 12,092.36 = 3,135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.44/12,092.36 = 3,135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.44x = 12,092.36 × 3,135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.44x = 37,916,804.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,916,804.02/8,067.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.98

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