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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.22, 12,088.67 and 3,126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.22, 12,088.67 and 3,126.08 is: 4,687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.22 : 12,088.67 = 3,126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.22/12,088.67 = 3,126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.22x = 12,088.67 × 3,126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.22x = 37,790,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,790,179.22/8,062.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.31

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