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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.80, 12,067.72 and 3,112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.80, 12,067.72 and 3,112.10 is: 4,668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.80 : 12,067.72 = 3,112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.80/12,067.72 = 3,112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.80x = 12,067.72 × 3,112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.80x = 37,555,951.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,555,951.41/8,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.93

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