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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.29, 12,091.87 and 3,132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.29, 12,091.87 and 3,132.33 is: 4,697.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.29 : 12,091.87 = 3,132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.29/12,091.87 = 3,132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.29x = 12,091.87 × 3,132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.29x = 37,875,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,875,727.16/8,063.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.30

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