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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.77, 12,088.44 and 3,131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.77, 12,088.44 and 3,131.73 is: 4,697.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.77 : 12,088.44 = 3,131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.77/12,088.44 = 3,131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.77x = 12,088.44 × 3,131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.77x = 37,857,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,857,730.20/8,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.12

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