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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.24, 12,107.70 and 3,142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.24, 12,107.70 and 3,142.20 is: 4,712.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.24 : 12,107.70 = 3,142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.24/12,107.70 = 3,142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.24x = 12,107.70 × 3,142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.24x = 38,044,814.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,044,814.94/8,073.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.46

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