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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.88, 12,040.08 and 3,100.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.88, 12,040.08 and 3,100.36 is: 4,646.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.88 : 12,040.08 = 3,100.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.88/12,040.08 = 3,100.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.88x = 12,040.08 × 3,100.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.88x = 37,328,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,328,582.43/8,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.97

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