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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.80, 12,088.48 and 3,128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.80, 12,088.48 and 3,128.28 is: 4,690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.80 : 12,088.48 = 3,128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.80/12,088.48 = 3,128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.80x = 12,088.48 × 3,128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.80x = 37,816,150.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,816,150.21/8,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.20

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