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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.43, 12,085.24 and 3,124.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.43, 12,085.24 and 3,124.45 is: 4,688.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.43 : 12,085.24 = 3,124.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.43/12,085.24 = 3,124.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.43x = 12,085.24 × 3,124.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.43x = 37,759,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,759,728.12/8,054.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.07

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