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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.15, 12,104.46 and 3,139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.15, 12,104.46 and 3,139.16 is: 4,709.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.15 : 12,104.46 = 3,139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.15/12,104.46 = 3,139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.15x = 12,104.46 × 3,139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.15x = 37,997,776.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,997,776.13/8,069.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.02

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