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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.46, 12,094.65 and 2,516.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.46, 12,094.65 and 2,516.28 is: 3,774.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.46 : 12,094.65 = 2,516.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.46/12,094.65 = 2,516.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.46x = 12,094.65 × 2,516.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.46x = 30,433,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,433,525.90/8,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.25

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