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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.40, 12,067.20 and 3,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.40, 12,067.20 and 3,113.20 is: 4,670.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.40 : 12,067.20 = 3,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.40/12,067.20 = 3,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.40x = 12,067.20 × 3,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.40x = 37,567,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,567,607.04/8,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.61

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