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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.94, 12,098.84 and 3,136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.94, 12,098.84 and 3,136.93 is: 4,704.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.94 : 12,098.84 = 3,136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.94/12,098.84 = 3,136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.94x = 12,098.84 × 3,136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.94x = 37,953,168.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,953,168.23/8,067.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.20

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