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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.74, 12,095.48 and 2,515.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.74, 12,095.48 and 2,515.96 is: 3,774.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.74 : 12,095.48 = 2,515.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.74/12,095.48 = 2,515.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.74x = 12,095.48 × 2,515.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.74x = 30,431,751.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,431,751.12/8,062.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.37

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