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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.20, 12,079.20 and 3,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.20, 12,079.20 and 3,123.20 is: 4,683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.20 : 12,079.20 = 3,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.20/12,079.20 = 3,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.20x = 12,079.20 × 3,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.20x = 37,725,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,725,757.44/8,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.40

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