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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.08, 12,089.45 and 3,127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.08, 12,089.45 and 3,127.46 is: 4,689.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.08 : 12,089.45 = 3,127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.08/12,089.45 = 3,127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.08x = 12,089.45 × 3,127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.08x = 37,809,218.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,809,218.67/8,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.18

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