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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.76, 12,103.88 and 3,138.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.76, 12,103.88 and 3,138.77 is: 4,708.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.76 : 12,103.88 = 3,138.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.76/12,103.88 = 3,138.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.76x = 12,103.88 × 3,138.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.76x = 37,991,219.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,991,219.21/8,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.44

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