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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.51, 12,052.43 and 3,105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.51, 12,052.43 and 3,105.03 is: 4,656.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.51 : 12,052.43 = 3,105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.51/12,052.43 = 3,105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.51x = 12,052.43 × 3,105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.51x = 37,423,141.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,423,141.20/8,036.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.64

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