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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.76, 12,070.70 and 3,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.76, 12,070.70 and 3,116.96 is: 4,675.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.76 : 12,070.70 = 3,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.76/12,070.70 = 3,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.76x = 12,070.70 × 3,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.76x = 37,623,889.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,623,889.07/8,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.08

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