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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.80, 12,127.80 and 3,153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.80, 12,127.80 and 3,153.60 is: 4,729.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.80 : 12,127.80 = 3,153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.80/12,127.80 = 3,153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.80x = 12,127.80 × 3,153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.80x = 38,246,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,246,230.08/8,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.46

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