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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.17, 12,057.51 and 3,105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.17, 12,057.51 and 3,105.84 is: 4,657.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.17 : 12,057.51 = 3,105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.17/12,057.51 = 3,105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.17x = 12,057.51 × 3,105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.17x = 37,448,736.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,448,736.25/8,041.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.12

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