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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.24, 12,086.28 and 3,127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.24, 12,086.28 and 3,127.41 is: 4,690.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.24 : 12,086.28 = 3,127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.24/12,086.28 = 3,127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.24x = 12,086.28 × 3,127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.24x = 37,798,752.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,798,752.93/8,058.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.70

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