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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.81, 12,086.19 and 3,123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.81, 12,086.19 and 3,123.72 is: 4,686.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.81 : 12,086.19 = 3,123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.81/12,086.19 = 3,123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.81x = 12,086.19 × 3,123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.81x = 37,753,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,753,873.43/8,055.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.54

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