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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.61, 12,098.14 and 3,071.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.61, 12,098.14 and 3,071.36 is: 4,605.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.61 : 12,098.14 = 3,071.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.61/12,098.14 = 3,071.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.61x = 12,098.14 × 3,071.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.61x = 37,157,727.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,157,727.91/8,068.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.22

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