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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.97, 12,094.50 and 2,869.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.97, 12,094.50 and 2,869.25 is: 4,303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.97 : 12,094.50 = 2,869.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.97/12,094.50 = 2,869.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.97x = 12,094.50 × 2,869.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.97x = 34,702,144.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,702,144.13/8,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.89

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