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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.40, 12,056.40 and 3,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.40, 12,056.40 and 3,105.60 is: 4,659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.40 : 12,056.40 = 3,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.40/12,056.40 = 3,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.40x = 12,056.40 × 3,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.40x = 37,442,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,442,355.84/8,036.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.10

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