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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.26, 12,082.04 and 3,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.26, 12,082.04 and 3,124.80 is: 4,686.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.26 : 12,082.04 = 3,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.26/12,082.04 = 3,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.26x = 12,082.04 × 3,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.26x = 37,753,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,753,958.59/8,056.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.29

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