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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.36, 12,088.94 and 3,126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.36, 12,088.94 and 3,126.19 is: 4,691.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.36 : 12,088.94 = 3,126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.36/12,088.94 = 3,126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.36x = 12,088.94 × 3,126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.36x = 37,792,323.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,792,323.34/8,056.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.00

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