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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.93, 12,086.81 and 3,128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.93, 12,086.81 and 3,128.93 is: 4,692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.93 : 12,086.81 = 3,128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.93/12,086.81 = 3,128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.93x = 12,086.81 × 3,128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.93x = 37,818,782.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,818,782.41/8,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,692.20

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