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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.55, 12,063.48 and 3,111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.55, 12,063.48 and 3,111.34 is: 4,665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.55 : 12,063.48 = 3,111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.55/12,063.48 = 3,111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.55x = 12,063.48 × 3,111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.55x = 37,533,587.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,533,587.86/8,044.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.72

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