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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.59, 12,092.28 and 3,132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.59, 12,092.28 and 3,132.58 is: 4,697.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.59 : 12,092.28 = 3,132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.59/12,092.28 = 3,132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.59x = 12,092.28 × 3,132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.59x = 37,880,034.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,880,034.48/8,063.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.66

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