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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.70, 12,103.21 and 3,069.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.70, 12,103.21 and 3,069.73 is: 4,604.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.70 : 12,103.21 = 3,069.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.70/12,103.21 = 3,069.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.70x = 12,103.21 × 3,069.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.70x = 37,153,588.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,153,588.53/8,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.66

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