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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.06, 12,076.02 and 3,116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.06, 12,076.02 and 3,116.97 is: 4,676.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.06 : 12,076.02 = 3,116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.06/12,076.02 = 3,116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.06x = 12,076.02 × 3,116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.06x = 37,640,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,640,592.06/8,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.40

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