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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.58, 12,096.98 and 3,135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.58, 12,096.98 and 3,135.69 is: 4,704.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.58 : 12,096.98 = 3,135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.58/12,096.98 = 3,135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.58x = 12,096.98 × 3,135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.58x = 37,932,379.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,932,379.22/8,062.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.74

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