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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.20, 12,093.30 and 2,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.20, 12,093.30 and 2,516 is: 3,774.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.20 : 12,093.30 = 2,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.20/12,093.30 = 2,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.20x = 12,093.30 × 2,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.20x = 30,426,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,426,742.80/8,062.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.00

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