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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.76, 12,095.69 and 2,797.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.76, 12,095.69 and 2,797.57 is: 4,196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.76 : 12,095.69 = 2,797.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.76/12,095.69 = 2,797.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.76x = 12,095.69 × 2,797.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.76x = 33,838,539.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,838,539.47/8,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.89

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