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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.94, 12,045.46 and 3,108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.94, 12,045.46 and 3,108.03 is: 4,659.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.94 : 12,045.46 = 3,108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.94/12,045.46 = 3,108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.94x = 12,045.46 × 3,108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.94x = 37,437,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,437,651.04/8,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.36

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