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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.96, 12,050.85 and 3,102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.96, 12,050.85 and 3,102.18 is: 4,653.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.96 : 12,050.85 = 3,102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.96/12,050.85 = 3,102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.96x = 12,050.85 × 3,102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.96x = 37,383,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,383,962.68/8,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.82

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