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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.81, 12,082.25 and 3,122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.81, 12,082.25 and 3,122.74 is: 4,685.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.81 : 12,082.25 = 3,122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.81/12,082.25 = 3,122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.81x = 12,082.25 × 3,122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.81x = 37,729,725.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,729,725.37/8,052.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.29

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