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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.58, 12,099.71 and 3,133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.58, 12,099.71 and 3,133.45 is: 4,698.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.58 : 12,099.71 = 3,133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.58/12,099.71 = 3,133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.58x = 12,099.71 × 3,133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.58x = 37,913,790.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,913,790.38/8,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.36

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