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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.30, 12,099.38 and 3,137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.30, 12,099.38 and 3,137.32 is: 4,704.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.30 : 12,099.38 = 3,137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.30/12,099.38 = 3,137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.30x = 12,099.38 × 3,137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.30x = 37,959,626.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,959,626.86/8,068.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.79

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