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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.55, 12,061.98 and 3,110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.55, 12,061.98 and 3,110.34 is: 4,664.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.55 : 12,061.98 = 3,110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.55/12,061.98 = 3,110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.55x = 12,061.98 × 3,110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.55x = 37,516,904.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,516,904.11/8,043.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.22

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