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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.06, 12,107.25 and 4,609.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.06, 12,107.25 and 4,609.74 is: 6,915.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.06 : 12,107.25 = 4,609.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.06/12,107.25 = 4,609.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.06x = 12,107.25 × 4,609.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.06x = 55,811,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,811,274.62/8,070.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.84

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