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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.76, 12,094.68 and 2,517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.76, 12,094.68 and 2,517.14 is: 3,775.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.76 : 12,094.68 = 2,517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.76/12,094.68 = 2,517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.76x = 12,094.68 × 2,517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.76x = 30,444,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,444,002.82/8,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.88

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