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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.07, 12,060.18 and 3,106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.07, 12,060.18 and 3,106.83 is: 4,662.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.07 : 12,060.18 = 3,106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.07/12,060.18 = 3,106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.07x = 12,060.18 × 3,106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.07x = 37,468,929.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,468,929.03/8,036.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.59

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