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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.42, 12,041.48 and 3,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.42, 12,041.48 and 3,101.60 is: 4,649.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.42 : 12,041.48 = 3,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.42/12,041.48 = 3,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.42x = 12,041.48 × 3,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.42x = 37,347,854.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,347,854.37/8,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.06

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