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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.38, 12,077.47 and 3,125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.38, 12,077.47 and 3,125.43 is: 4,686.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.38 : 12,077.47 = 3,125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.38/12,077.47 = 3,125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.38x = 12,077.47 × 3,125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.38x = 37,747,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,747,279.25/8,054.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.55

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