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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.54, 12,015.60 and 3,079.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.54, 12,015.60 and 3,079.45 is: 4,618.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.54 : 12,015.60 = 3,079.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.54/12,015.60 = 3,079.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.54x = 12,015.60 × 3,079.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.54x = 37,001,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,001,439.42/8,011.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.52

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