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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.60, 12,092.29 and 3,132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.60, 12,092.29 and 3,132.59 is: 4,697.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.60 : 12,092.29 = 3,132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.60/12,092.29 = 3,132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.60x = 12,092.29 × 3,132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.60x = 37,880,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,880,110.61/8,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.67

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