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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.95, 12,104.07 and 3,139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.95, 12,104.07 and 3,139.42 is: 4,708.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.95 : 12,104.07 = 3,139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.95/12,104.07 = 3,139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.95x = 12,104.07 × 3,139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.95x = 37,999,759.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,999,759.44/8,070.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.21

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