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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.52, 12,080.88 and 3,124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.52, 12,080.88 and 3,124.04 is: 4,685.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.52 : 12,080.88 = 3,124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.52/12,080.88 = 3,124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.52x = 12,080.88 × 3,124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.52x = 37,741,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,741,152.36/8,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.13

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