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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.77, 12,059.58 and 3,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.77, 12,059.58 and 3,108 is: 4,662.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.77 : 12,059.58 = 3,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.77/12,059.58 = 3,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.77x = 12,059.58 × 3,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.77x = 37,481,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,481,174.64/8,038.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.55

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