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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.32, 12,094.68 and 4,365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.32, 12,094.68 and 4,365.06 is: 6,548.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.32 : 12,094.68 = 4,365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.32/12,094.68 = 4,365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.32x = 12,094.68 × 4,365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.32x = 52,794,003.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,794,003.88/8,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.24

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