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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.27, 12,097.13 and 3,681.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.27, 12,097.13 and 3,681.07 is: 5,523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.27 : 12,097.13 = 3,681.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.27/12,097.13 = 3,681.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.27x = 12,097.13 × 3,681.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.27x = 44,530,382.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,530,382.33/8,062.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.31

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