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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.16, 12,053.04 and 3,105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.16, 12,053.04 and 3,105.18 is: 4,657.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.16 : 12,053.04 = 3,105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.16/12,053.04 = 3,105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.16x = 12,053.04 × 3,105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.16x = 37,426,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,426,858.75/8,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.31

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