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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.58, 12,094.59 and 3,133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.58, 12,094.59 and 3,133.46 is: 4,700.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.58 : 12,094.59 = 3,133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.58/12,094.59 = 3,133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.58x = 12,094.59 × 3,133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.58x = 37,897,913.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,897,913.98/8,062.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.47

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