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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.58, 12,091.70 and 3,128.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.58, 12,091.70 and 3,128.96 is: 4,691.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.58 : 12,091.70 = 3,128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.58/12,091.70 = 3,128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.58x = 12,091.70 × 3,128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.58x = 37,834,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,834,393.00/8,064.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.43

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