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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.24, 12,083.02 and 3,124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.24, 12,083.02 and 3,124.36 is: 4,686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.24 : 12,083.02 = 3,124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.24/12,083.02 = 3,124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.24x = 12,083.02 × 3,124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.24x = 37,751,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,751,704.37/8,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.60

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