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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.03, 12,085.88 and 3,126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.03, 12,085.88 and 3,126.51 is: 4,687.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.03 : 12,085.88 = 3,126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.03/12,085.88 = 3,126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.03x = 12,085.88 × 3,126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.03x = 37,786,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,786,609.05/8,061.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.57

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