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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.92, 12,054.35 and 3,105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.92, 12,054.35 and 3,105.59 is: 4,658.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.92 : 12,054.35 = 3,105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.92/12,054.35 = 3,105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.92x = 12,054.35 × 3,105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.92x = 37,435,793.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,435,793.02/8,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.56

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