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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,078.40, 12,119.40 and 3,147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,078.40, 12,119.40 and 3,147.60 is: 4,722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,078.40 : 12,119.40 = 3,147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,078.40/12,119.40 = 3,147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,078.40x = 12,119.40 × 3,147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,078.40x = 38,147,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,147,023.44/8,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.10

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