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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.59, 12,080.09 and 3,121.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.59, 12,080.09 and 3,121.39 is: 4,683.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.59 : 12,080.09 = 3,121.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.59/12,080.09 = 3,121.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.59x = 12,080.09 × 3,121.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.59x = 37,706,672.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,706,672.13/8,051.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.13

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