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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.52, 12,082.38 and 3,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.52, 12,082.38 and 3,125.04 is: 4,686.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.52 : 12,082.38 = 3,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.52/12,082.38 = 3,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.52x = 12,082.38 × 3,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.52x = 37,757,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,757,920.80/8,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.63

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