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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.08, 12,105.04 and 3,141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.08, 12,105.04 and 3,141.08 is: 4,710.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.08 : 12,105.04 = 3,141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.08/12,105.04 = 3,141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.08x = 12,105.04 × 3,141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.08x = 38,022,899.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,022,899.04/8,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.42

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