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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.92, 12,094.83 and 2,517.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.92, 12,094.83 and 2,517.03 is: 3,775.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.92 : 12,094.83 = 2,517.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.92/12,094.83 = 2,517.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.92x = 12,094.83 × 2,517.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.92x = 30,443,049.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,443,049.95/8,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.69

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