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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.56, 12,135.28 and 3,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.56, 12,135.28 and 3,159.28 is: 4,738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.56 : 12,135.28 = 3,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.56/12,135.28 = 3,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.56x = 12,135.28 × 3,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.56x = 38,338,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338,747.40/8,090.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.70

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