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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.92, 12,079.64 and 3,127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.92, 12,079.64 and 3,127.10 is: 4,687.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.92 : 12,079.64 = 3,127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.92/12,079.64 = 3,127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.92x = 12,079.64 × 3,127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.92x = 37,774,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,774,242.24/8,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.26

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