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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.16, 12,050.05 and 3,103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.16, 12,050.05 and 3,103.19 is: 4,654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.16 : 12,050.05 = 3,103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.16/12,050.05 = 3,103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.16x = 12,050.05 × 3,103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.16x = 37,393,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,393,518.89/8,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.32

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