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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.29, 12,088.44 and 2,514.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.29, 12,088.44 and 2,514.06 is: 3,769.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.29 : 12,088.44 = 2,514.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.29/12,088.44 = 2,514.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.29x = 12,088.44 × 2,514.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.29x = 30,391,063.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,391,063.47/8,062.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.53

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