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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.79, 12,098.62 and 3,136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.79, 12,098.62 and 3,136.83 is: 4,704.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.79 : 12,098.62 = 3,136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.79/12,098.62 = 3,136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.79x = 12,098.62 × 3,136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.79x = 37,951,314.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,951,314.17/8,067.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.05

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