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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.18, 12,092.13 and 3,132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.18, 12,092.13 and 3,132.28 is: 4,699.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.18 : 12,092.13 = 3,132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.18/12,092.13 = 3,132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.18x = 12,092.13 × 3,132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.18x = 37,875,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,875,936.96/8,059.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.73

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