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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.24, 12,050.22 and 3,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.24, 12,050.22 and 3,106.20 is: 4,658.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.24 : 12,050.22 = 3,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.24/12,050.22 = 3,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.24x = 12,050.22 × 3,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.24x = 37,430,393.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,430,393.36/8,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.86

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