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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.55, 12,065.36 and 3,111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.55, 12,065.36 and 3,111.48 is: 4,668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.55 : 12,065.36 = 3,111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.55/12,065.36 = 3,111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.55x = 12,065.36 × 3,111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.55x = 37,541,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,541,110.78/8,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.40

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