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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.04, 12,054.12 and 3,103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.04, 12,054.12 and 3,103.03 is: 4,656.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.04 : 12,054.12 = 3,103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.04/12,054.12 = 3,103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.04x = 12,054.12 × 3,103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.04x = 37,404,322.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,404,322.69/8,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.31

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