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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.18, 12,092.74 and 3,127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.18, 12,092.74 and 3,127.18 is: 4,692.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.18 : 12,092.74 = 3,127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.18/12,092.74 = 3,127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.18x = 12,092.74 × 3,127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.18x = 37,816,210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,816,210.90/8,058.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,692.90

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