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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.39, 12,091.88 and 3,128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.39, 12,091.88 and 3,128.27 is: 4,690.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.39 : 12,091.88 = 3,128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.39/12,091.88 = 3,128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.39x = 12,091.88 × 3,128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.39x = 37,826,612.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,826,612.81/8,064.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.57

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