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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.09, 12,187.59 and 3,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.09, 12,187.59 and 3,060.22 is: 4,588.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.09 : 12,187.59 = 3,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.09/12,187.59 = 3,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.09x = 12,187.59 × 3,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.09x = 37,296,706.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,296,706.67/8,128.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.62

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