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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.48, 12,056.52 and 3,111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.48, 12,056.52 and 3,111.60 is: 4,664.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.48 : 12,056.52 = 3,111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.48/12,056.52 = 3,111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.48x = 12,056.52 × 3,111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.48x = 37,515,067.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,515,067.63/8,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.03

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