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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.54, 12,080.94 and 3,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.54, 12,080.94 and 3,124.08 is: 4,685.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.54 : 12,080.94 = 3,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.54/12,080.94 = 3,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.54x = 12,080.94 × 3,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.54x = 37,741,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,741,823.04/8,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.20

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