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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.44, 12,099.37 and 3,072.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.44, 12,099.37 and 3,072.18 is: 4,606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.44 : 12,099.37 = 3,072.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.44/12,099.37 = 3,072.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.44x = 12,099.37 × 3,072.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.44x = 37,171,442.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,171,442.53/8,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.45

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