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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.16, 12,083.06 and 3,124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.16, 12,083.06 and 3,124.64 is: 4,684.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.16 : 12,083.06 = 3,124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.16/12,083.06 = 3,124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.16x = 12,083.06 × 3,124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.16x = 37,755,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,755,159.99/8,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.75

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