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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.90, 12,073.65 and 3,121.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.90, 12,073.65 and 3,121.90 is: 4,680.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.90 : 12,073.65 = 3,121.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.90/12,073.65 = 3,121.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.90x = 12,073.65 × 3,121.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.90x = 37,692,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,692,727.94/8,053.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.06

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