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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.49, 12,086.16 and 3,128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.49, 12,086.16 and 3,128.49 is: 4,691.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.49 : 12,086.16 = 3,128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.49/12,086.16 = 3,128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.49x = 12,086.16 × 3,128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.49x = 37,811,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,811,418.97/8,059.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.54

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