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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.08, 12,104.67 and 3,136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.08, 12,104.67 and 3,136.96 is: 4,703.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.08 : 12,104.67 = 3,136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.08/12,104.67 = 3,136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.08x = 12,104.67 × 3,136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.08x = 37,971,892.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,971,892.50/8,073.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.52

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