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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.75, 12,095.16 and 2,868.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.75, 12,095.16 and 2,868.67 is: 4,303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.75 : 12,095.16 = 2,868.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.75/12,095.16 = 2,868.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.75x = 12,095.16 × 2,868.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.75x = 34,697,022.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,697,022.64/8,062.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.37

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