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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.26, 12,110.55 and 3,143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.26, 12,110.55 and 3,143.80 is: 4,714.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.26 : 12,110.55 = 3,143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.26/12,110.55 = 3,143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.26x = 12,110.55 × 3,143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.26x = 38,073,147.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073,147.09/8,075.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.79

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