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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.51, 12,067.43 and 3,115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.51, 12,067.43 and 3,115.05 is: 4,671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.51 : 12,067.43 = 3,115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.51/12,067.43 = 3,115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.51x = 12,067.43 × 3,115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.51x = 37,590,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,590,632.25/8,046.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.67

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