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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.10, 12,102.42 and 3,071.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.10, 12,102.42 and 3,071.28 is: 4,605.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.10 : 12,102.42 = 3,071.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.10/12,102.42 = 3,071.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.10x = 12,102.42 × 3,071.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.10x = 37,169,920.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,169,920.50/8,070.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.88

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