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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.22, 12,090.16 and 3,127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.22, 12,090.16 and 3,127.08 is: 4,688.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.22 : 12,090.16 = 3,127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.22/12,090.16 = 3,127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.22x = 12,090.16 × 3,127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.22x = 37,806,897.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,806,897.53/8,063.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.81

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