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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.35, 12,091.91 and 3,132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.35, 12,091.91 and 3,132.34 is: 4,697.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.35 : 12,091.91 = 3,132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.35/12,091.91 = 3,132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.35x = 12,091.91 × 3,132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.35x = 37,875,927.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,875,927.48/8,063.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.30

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