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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.36, 12,130.56 and 3,160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.36, 12,130.56 and 3,160.08 is: 4,737.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.36 : 12,130.56 = 3,160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.36/12,130.56 = 3,160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.36x = 12,130.56 × 3,160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.36x = 38,333,540.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,333,540.04/8,091.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.59

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