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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.16, 12,094.68 and 2,515.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.16, 12,094.68 and 2,515.76 is: 3,774.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.16 : 12,094.68 = 2,515.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.16/12,094.68 = 2,515.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.16x = 12,094.68 × 2,515.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.16x = 30,427,312.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,427,312.16/8,062.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.09

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