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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.30, 12,092.08 and 3,678.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.30, 12,092.08 and 3,678.73 is: 5,517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.30 : 12,092.08 = 3,678.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.30/12,092.08 = 3,678.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.30x = 12,092.08 × 3,678.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.30x = 44,483,497.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,483,497.46/8,062.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,517.47

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