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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.60, 12,085.05 and 3,127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.60, 12,085.05 and 3,127.92 is: 4,690.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.60 : 12,085.05 = 3,127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.60/12,085.05 = 3,127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.60x = 12,085.05 × 3,127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.60x = 37,801,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,801,069.60/8,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.19

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