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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.44, 12,089.76 and 3,126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.44, 12,089.76 and 3,126.96 is: 4,690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.44 : 12,089.76 = 3,126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.44/12,089.76 = 3,126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.44x = 12,089.76 × 3,126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.44x = 37,804,195.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,804,195.93/8,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.67

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