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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.03, 12,087.37 and 3,127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.03, 12,087.37 and 3,127.51 is: 4,689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.03 : 12,087.37 = 3,127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.03/12,087.37 = 3,127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.03x = 12,087.37 × 3,127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.03x = 37,803,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,803,370.55/8,062.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.06

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