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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.39, 12,094.35 and 3,132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.39, 12,094.35 and 3,132.41 is: 4,698.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.39 : 12,094.35 = 3,132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.39/12,094.35 = 3,132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.39x = 12,094.35 × 3,132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.39x = 37,884,462.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,884,462.88/8,062.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.91

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