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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.74, 12,100.52 and 3,136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.74, 12,100.52 and 3,136.92 is: 4,704.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.74 : 12,100.52 = 3,136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.74/12,100.52 = 3,136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.74x = 12,100.52 × 3,136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.74x = 37,958,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,958,363.20/8,067.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.96

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