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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.08, 12,078.18 and 3,119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.08, 12,078.18 and 3,119.06 is: 4,680.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.08 : 12,078.18 = 3,119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.08/12,078.18 = 3,119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.08x = 12,078.18 × 3,119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.08x = 37,672,507.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,672,507.72/8,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.35

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