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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.96, 12,053.10 and 3,105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.96, 12,053.10 and 3,105.92 is: 4,659.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.96 : 12,053.10 = 3,105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.96/12,053.10 = 3,105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.96x = 12,053.10 × 3,105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.96x = 37,435,964.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,435,964.35/8,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.72

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