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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.30, 12,070.98 and 3,125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.30, 12,070.98 and 3,125.16 is: 4,684.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.30 : 12,070.98 = 3,125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.30/12,070.98 = 3,125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.30x = 12,070.98 × 3,125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.30x = 37,723,743.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,723,743.86/8,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.84

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