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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.38, 12,128.25 and 4,783.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.38, 12,128.25 and 4,783.94 is: 7,189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.38 : 12,128.25 = 4,783.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.38/12,128.25 = 4,783.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.38x = 12,128.25 × 4,783.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.38x = 58,020,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,020,820.31/8,070.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,189.35

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