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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.95, 12,102.57 and 3,138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.95, 12,102.57 and 3,138.42 is: 4,706.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.95 : 12,102.57 = 3,138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.95/12,102.57 = 3,138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.95x = 12,102.57 × 3,138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.95x = 37,982,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,982,902.35/8,069.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.71

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