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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.04, 12,069.58 and 3,114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.04, 12,069.58 and 3,114.96 is: 4,673.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.04 : 12,069.58 = 3,114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.04/12,069.58 = 3,114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.04x = 12,069.58 × 3,114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.04x = 37,596,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,596,258.92/8,045.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.22

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