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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.45, 12,099.50 and 3,136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.45, 12,099.50 and 3,136.98 is: 4,704.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.45 : 12,099.50 = 3,136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.45/12,099.50 = 3,136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.45x = 12,099.50 × 3,136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.45x = 37,955,871.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,955,871.72/8,067.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.82

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