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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.34, 12,081.12 and 3,123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.34, 12,081.12 and 3,123.66 is: 4,684.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.34 : 12,081.12 = 3,123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.34/12,081.12 = 3,123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.34x = 12,081.12 × 3,123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.34x = 37,737,311.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,737,311.30/8,055.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.76

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