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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.11, 12,102.96 and 3,138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.11, 12,102.96 and 3,138.15 is: 4,707.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.11 : 12,102.96 = 3,138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.11/12,102.96 = 3,138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.11x = 12,102.96 × 3,138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.11x = 37,980,903.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,980,903.92/8,068.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.53

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