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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.40, 12,096.90 and 3,137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.40, 12,096.90 and 3,137.40 is: 4,703.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.40 : 12,096.90 = 3,137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.40/12,096.90 = 3,137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.40x = 12,096.90 × 3,137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.40x = 37,952,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,952,814.06/8,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.30

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