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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.01, 12,110.18 and 3,143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.01, 12,110.18 and 3,143.55 is: 4,714.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.01 : 12,110.18 = 3,143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.01/12,110.18 = 3,143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.01x = 12,110.18 × 3,143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.01x = 38,068,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,068,940.62/8,075.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.41

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