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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.78, 12,067.80 and 3,115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.78, 12,067.80 and 3,115.25 is: 4,671.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.78 : 12,067.80 = 3,115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.78/12,067.80 = 3,115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.78x = 12,067.80 × 3,115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.78x = 37,594,153.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,594,153.61/8,046.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.95

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