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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.52, 12,055.23 and 3,107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.52, 12,055.23 and 3,107.62 is: 4,662.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.52 : 12,055.23 = 3,107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.52/12,055.23 = 3,107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.52x = 12,055.23 × 3,107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.52x = 37,462,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,462,998.04/8,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.75

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