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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.72, 12,092.47 and 3,132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.72, 12,092.47 and 3,132.71 is: 4,697.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.72 : 12,092.47 = 3,132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.72/12,092.47 = 3,132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.72x = 12,092.47 × 3,132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.72x = 37,882,201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,882,201.69/8,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.86

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