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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.85, 12,097.11 and 2,517.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.85, 12,097.11 and 2,517.59 is: 3,777.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.85 : 12,097.11 = 2,517.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.85/12,097.11 = 2,517.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.85x = 12,097.11 × 2,517.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.85x = 30,455,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,455,502.68/8,062.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.27

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