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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.88, 12,063.16 and 3,110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.88, 12,063.16 and 3,110.56 is: 4,666.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.88 : 12,063.16 = 3,110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.88/12,063.16 = 3,110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.88x = 12,063.16 × 3,110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.88x = 37,523,182.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,523,182.97/8,040.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.55

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