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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.47, 12,093.75 and 2,868.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.47, 12,093.75 and 2,868.75 is: 4,303.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.47 : 12,093.75 = 2,868.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.47/12,093.75 = 2,868.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.47x = 12,093.75 × 2,868.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.47x = 34,693,945.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,693,945.31/8,062.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.14

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