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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,081.54, 12,119.96 and 3,150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,081.54, 12,119.96 and 3,150.01 is: 4,724.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,081.54 : 12,119.96 = 3,150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,081.54/12,119.96 = 3,150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,081.54x = 12,119.96 × 3,150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,081.54x = 38,177,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,177,995.20/8,081.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.10

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