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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.51, 12,112.43 and 3,145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.51, 12,112.43 and 3,145.05 is: 4,716.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.51 : 12,112.43 = 3,145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.51/12,112.43 = 3,145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.51x = 12,112.43 × 3,145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.51x = 38,094,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,094,182.25/8,076.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.66

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