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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.38, 12,080.47 and 3,127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.38, 12,080.47 and 3,127.43 is: 4,689.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.38 : 12,080.47 = 3,127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.38/12,080.47 = 3,127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.38x = 12,080.47 × 3,127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.38x = 37,780,824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,780,824.29/8,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.55

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