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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.07, 12,057.58 and 3,107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.07, 12,057.58 and 3,107.73 is: 4,661.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.07 : 12,057.58 = 3,107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.07/12,057.58 = 3,107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.07x = 12,057.58 × 3,107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.07x = 37,471,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,471,734.71/8,038.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.78

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