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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.95, 12,060.57 and 3,110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.95, 12,060.57 and 3,110.43 is: 4,664.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.95 : 12,060.57 = 3,110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.95/12,060.57 = 3,110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.95x = 12,060.57 × 3,110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.95x = 37,513,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,513,558.75/8,041.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.73

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