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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.03, 12,078.06 and 3,122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.03, 12,078.06 and 3,122.19 is: 4,683.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.03 : 12,078.06 = 3,122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.03/12,078.06 = 3,122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.03x = 12,078.06 × 3,122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.03x = 37,709,998.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,709,998.15/8,052.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.29

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