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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.31, 12,055.23 and 3,105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.31, 12,055.23 and 3,105.84 is: 4,659.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.31 : 12,055.23 = 3,105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.31/12,055.23 = 3,105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.31x = 12,055.23 × 3,105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.31x = 37,441,660.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,441,660.75/8,036.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.06

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