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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.01, 12,065.18 and 3,113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.01, 12,065.18 and 3,113.55 is: 4,669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.01 : 12,065.18 = 3,113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.01/12,065.18 = 3,113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.01x = 12,065.18 × 3,113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.01x = 37,565,525.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,565,525.62/8,045.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.42

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