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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.01, 12,051.68 and 3,104.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.01, 12,051.68 and 3,104.53 is: 4,655.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.01 : 12,051.68 = 3,104.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.01/12,051.68 = 3,104.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.01x = 12,051.68 × 3,104.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.01x = 37,414,802.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,414,802.11/8,036.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.89

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