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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,077.37, 12,111.49 and 3,141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,077.37, 12,111.49 and 3,141.35 is: 4,710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,077.37 : 12,111.49 = 3,141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,077.37/12,111.49 = 3,141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,077.37x = 12,111.49 × 3,141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,077.37x = 38,046,429.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,046,429.11/8,077.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.25

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