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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.30, 12,085.88 and 3,128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.30, 12,085.88 and 3,128.30 is: 4,691.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.30 : 12,085.88 = 3,128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.30/12,085.88 = 3,128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.30x = 12,085.88 × 3,128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.30x = 37,808,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,808,272.98/8,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.26

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