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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.29, 12,083.10 and 3,123.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.29, 12,083.10 and 3,123.91 is: 4,686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.29 : 12,083.10 = 3,123.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.29/12,083.10 = 3,123.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.29x = 12,083.10 × 3,123.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.29x = 37,746,516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,746,516.92/8,054.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.51

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