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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.31, 12,105.43 and 3,143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.31, 12,105.43 and 3,143.39 is: 4,715.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.31 : 12,105.43 = 3,143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.31/12,105.43 = 3,143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.31x = 12,105.43 × 3,143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.31x = 38,052,019.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,052,019.22/8,070.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.06

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