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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.08, 12,065.28 and 3,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.08, 12,065.28 and 3,113.60 is: 4,670.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.08 : 12,065.28 = 3,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.08/12,065.28 = 3,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.08x = 12,065.28 × 3,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.08x = 37,566,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,566,455.81/8,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.07

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