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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.10, 12,062.81 and 3,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.10, 12,062.81 and 3,042.12 is: 4,563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.10 : 12,062.81 = 3,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.10/12,062.81 = 3,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.10x = 12,062.81 × 3,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.10x = 36,696,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,696,455.24/8,041.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.61

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