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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.94, 12,100.33 and 3,137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.94, 12,100.33 and 3,137.93 is: 4,705.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.94 : 12,100.33 = 3,137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.94/12,100.33 = 3,137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.94x = 12,100.33 × 3,137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.94x = 37,969,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,969,988.52/8,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.70

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