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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.75, 12,092.64 and 2,516.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.75, 12,092.64 and 2,516.23 is: 3,773.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.75 : 12,092.64 = 2,516.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.75/12,092.64 = 2,516.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.75x = 12,092.64 × 2,516.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.75x = 30,427,863.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,427,863.55/8,062.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.88

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