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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.72, 12,093.27 and 3,132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.72, 12,093.27 and 3,132.30 is: 4,697.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.72 : 12,093.27 = 3,132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.72/12,093.27 = 3,132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.72x = 12,093.27 × 3,132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.72x = 37,879,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,879,749.62/8,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.56

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