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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.06, 12,097.62 and 3,132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.06, 12,097.62 and 3,132.99 is: 4,700.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.06 : 12,097.62 = 3,132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.06/12,097.62 = 3,132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.06x = 12,097.62 × 3,132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.06x = 37,901,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,901,722.48/8,063.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.67

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