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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.88, 12,060.16 and 3,108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.88, 12,060.16 and 3,108.56 is: 4,663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.88 : 12,060.16 = 3,108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.88/12,060.16 = 3,108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.88x = 12,060.16 × 3,108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.88x = 37,489,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,489,730.97/8,038.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.55

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