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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.40, 12,077.71 and 3,129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.40, 12,077.71 and 3,129.57 is: 4,691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.40 : 12,077.71 = 3,129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.40/12,077.71 = 3,129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.40x = 12,077.71 × 3,129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.40x = 37,798,031.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,798,031.06/8,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.68

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