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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.29, 12,092.58 and 4,936.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.29, 12,092.58 and 4,936.86 is: 7,404.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.29 : 12,092.58 = 4,936.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.29/12,092.58 = 4,936.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.29x = 12,092.58 × 4,936.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.29x = 59,699,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,699,374.50/8,062.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,404.77

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