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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.10, 12,091.94 and 2,725.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.10, 12,091.94 and 2,725.22 is: 4,087.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.10 : 12,091.94 = 2,725.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.10/12,091.94 = 2,725.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.10x = 12,091.94 × 2,725.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.10x = 32,953,196.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,953,196.73/8,062.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.42

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