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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.49, 12,094.52 and 3,132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.49, 12,094.52 and 3,132.52 is: 4,699.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.49 : 12,094.52 = 3,132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.49/12,094.52 = 3,132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.49x = 12,094.52 × 3,132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.49x = 37,886,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,886,279.89/8,062.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.08

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