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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.88, 12,055.66 and 3,105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.88, 12,055.66 and 3,105.56 is: 4,659.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.88 : 12,055.66 = 3,105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.88/12,055.66 = 3,105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.88x = 12,055.66 × 3,105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.88x = 37,439,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,439,575.47/8,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.05

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