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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.02, 12,073.55 and 3,119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.02, 12,073.55 and 3,119.18 is: 4,678.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.02 : 12,073.55 = 3,119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.02/12,073.55 = 3,119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.02x = 12,073.55 × 3,119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.02x = 37,659,499.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,659,499.73/8,049.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,678.77

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