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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.38, 12,040.83 and 3,100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.38, 12,040.83 and 3,100.86 is: 4,647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.38 : 12,040.83 = 3,100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.38/12,040.83 = 3,100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.38x = 12,040.83 × 3,100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.38x = 37,336,928.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,336,928.11/8,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.72

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