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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.92, 12,076.64 and 3,125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.92, 12,076.64 and 3,125.10 is: 4,684.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.92 : 12,076.64 = 3,125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.92/12,076.64 = 3,125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.92x = 12,076.64 × 3,125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.92x = 37,740,707.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,740,707.66/8,056.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.26

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