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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.26, 12,068.55 and 3,115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.26, 12,068.55 and 3,115.80 is: 4,672.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.26 : 12,068.55 = 3,115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.26/12,068.55 = 3,115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.26x = 12,068.55 × 3,115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.26x = 37,603,188.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,603,188.09/8,047.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.79

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