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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.27, 12,119.94 and 3,145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.27, 12,119.94 and 3,145.95 is: 4,721.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.27 : 12,119.94 = 3,145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.27/12,119.94 = 3,145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.27x = 12,119.94 × 3,145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.27x = 38,128,725.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,128,725.24/8,076.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,721.08

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