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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.88, 12,111.86 and 3,140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.88, 12,111.86 and 3,140.56 is: 4,713.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.88 : 12,111.86 = 3,140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.88/12,111.86 = 3,140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.88x = 12,111.86 × 3,140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.88x = 38,038,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,038,023.04/8,070.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,713.00

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