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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.63, 12,054.69 and 3,105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.63, 12,054.69 and 3,105.54 is: 4,657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.63 : 12,054.69 = 3,105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.63/12,054.69 = 3,105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.63x = 12,054.69 × 3,105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.63x = 37,436,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,436,321.98/8,037.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.63

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