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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.84, 12,104.70 and 3,141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.84, 12,104.70 and 3,141.16 is: 4,712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.84 : 12,104.70 = 3,141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.84/12,104.70 = 3,141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.84x = 12,104.70 × 3,141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.84x = 38,022,799.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,022,799.45/8,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.30

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