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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.75, 12,070.60 and 3,114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.75, 12,070.60 and 3,114.02 is: 4,670.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.75 : 12,070.60 = 3,114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.75/12,070.60 = 3,114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.75x = 12,070.60 × 3,114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.75x = 37,588,033.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,588,033.35/8,047.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.63

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