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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.08, 12,093.84 and 3,132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.08, 12,093.84 and 3,132.96 is: 4,699.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.08 : 12,093.84 = 3,132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.08/12,093.84 = 3,132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.08x = 12,093.84 × 3,132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.08x = 37,889,516.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,889,516.97/8,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.72

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