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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.75, 12,049.65 and 3,110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.75, 12,049.65 and 3,110.97 is: 4,663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.75 : 12,049.65 = 3,110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.75/12,049.65 = 3,110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.75x = 12,049.65 × 3,110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.75x = 37,486,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,486,099.66/8,037.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.76

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