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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.94, 12,104.02 and 3,136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.94, 12,104.02 and 3,136.46 is: 4,704.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.94 : 12,104.02 = 3,136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.94/12,104.02 = 3,136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.94x = 12,104.02 × 3,136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.94x = 37,963,774.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,963,774.57/8,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.93

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