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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.81, 12,057.48 and 3,107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.81, 12,057.48 and 3,107.34 is: 4,661.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.81 : 12,057.48 = 3,107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.81/12,057.48 = 3,107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.81x = 12,057.48 × 3,107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.81x = 37,466,689.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,466,689.90/8,037.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.31

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