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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.78, 12,090 and 3,129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.78, 12,090 and 3,129.26 is: 4,691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.78 : 12,090 = 3,129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.78/12,090 = 3,129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.78x = 12,090 × 3,129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.78x = 37,832,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,832,753.40/8,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.69

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