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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.31, 12,079.12 and 3,310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.31, 12,079.12 and 3,310.72 is: 4,964.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.31 : 12,079.12 = 3,310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.31/12,079.12 = 3,310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.31x = 12,079.12 × 3,310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.31x = 39,990,622.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,990,622.64/8,055.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.51

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