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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.14, 12,053.17 and 3,106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.14, 12,053.17 and 3,106.25 is: 4,660.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.14 : 12,053.17 = 3,106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.14/12,053.17 = 3,106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.14x = 12,053.17 × 3,106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.14x = 37,440,099.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,440,099.05/8,033.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.71

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