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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.07, 12,047.15 and 3,100.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.07, 12,047.15 and 3,100.75 is: 4,651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.07 : 12,047.15 = 3,100.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.07/12,047.15 = 3,100.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.07x = 12,047.15 × 3,100.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.07x = 37,355,200.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,355,200.36/8,031.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.34

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