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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.69, 12,108.17 and 3,140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.69, 12,108.17 and 3,140.95 is: 4,711.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.69 : 12,108.17 = 3,140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.69/12,108.17 = 3,140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.69x = 12,108.17 × 3,140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.69x = 38,031,156.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,031,156.56/8,071.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.67

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