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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.75, 12,046.49 and 3,410.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.75, 12,046.49 and 3,410.75 is: 5,118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.75 : 12,046.49 = 3,410.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.75/12,046.49 = 3,410.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.75x = 12,046.49 × 3,410.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.75x = 41,087,565.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,087,565.77/8,027.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,118.19

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