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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.25, 12,094.17 and 2,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.25, 12,094.17 and 2,997.80 is: 4,497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.25 : 12,094.17 = 2,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.25/12,094.17 = 2,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.25x = 12,094.17 × 2,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.25x = 36,255,902.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,255,902.83/8,062.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.00

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