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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.93, 12,110.85 and 3,140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.93, 12,110.85 and 3,140.92 is: 4,709.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.93 : 12,110.85 = 3,140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.93/12,110.85 = 3,140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.93x = 12,110.85 × 3,140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.93x = 38,039,212.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,039,212.87/8,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.61

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