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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.56, 12,064.77 and 3,109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.56, 12,064.77 and 3,109.47 is: 4,665.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.56 : 12,064.77 = 3,109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.56/12,064.77 = 3,109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.56x = 12,064.77 × 3,109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.56x = 37,515,040.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,515,040.37/8,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.14

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