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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.56, 12,106.52 and 3,141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.56, 12,106.52 and 3,141.04 is: 4,710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.56 : 12,106.52 = 3,141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.56/12,106.52 = 3,141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.56x = 12,106.52 × 3,141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.56x = 38,027,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,027,041.17/8,072.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.66

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