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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,083.27, 12,120.03 and 3,085.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,083.27, 12,120.03 and 3,085.97 is: 4,627.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,083.27 : 12,120.03 = 3,085.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,083.27/12,120.03 = 3,085.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,083.27x = 12,120.03 × 3,085.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,083.27x = 37,402,048.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,402,048.98/8,083.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.09

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