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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.40, 12,108.90 and 3,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.40, 12,108.90 and 3,140.60 is: 4,711.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.40 : 12,108.90 = 3,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.40/12,108.90 = 3,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.40x = 12,108.90 × 3,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.40x = 38,029,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,029,211.34/8,071.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.60

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