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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.42, 12,044.48 and 3,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.42, 12,044.48 and 3,103.60 is: 4,652.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.42 : 12,044.48 = 3,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.42/12,044.48 = 3,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.42x = 12,044.48 × 3,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.42x = 37,381,248.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,381,248.13/8,035.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.06

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