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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.67, 12,050.97 and 3,103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.67, 12,050.97 and 3,103.34 is: 4,655.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.67 : 12,050.97 = 3,103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.67/12,050.97 = 3,103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.67x = 12,050.97 × 3,103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.67x = 37,398,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,398,196.98/8,033.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.18

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