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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.48, 12,090.54 and 3,127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.48, 12,090.54 and 3,127.34 is: 4,689.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.48 : 12,090.54 = 3,127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.48/12,090.54 = 3,127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.48x = 12,090.54 × 3,127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.48x = 37,811,168.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,811,168.91/8,063.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.19

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