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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.54, 12,086.88 and 3,128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.54, 12,086.88 and 3,128.08 is: 4,691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.54 : 12,086.88 = 3,128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.54/12,086.88 = 3,128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.54x = 12,086.88 × 3,128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.54x = 37,808,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,808,727.59/8,059.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.18

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