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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.80, 12,066.22 and 3,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.80, 12,066.22 and 3,111.10 is: 4,667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.80 : 12,066.22 = 3,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.80/12,066.22 = 3,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.80x = 12,066.22 × 3,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.80x = 37,539,217.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,539,217.04/8,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.43

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