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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.31, 12,095.79 and 3,132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.31, 12,095.79 and 3,132.89 is: 4,697.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.31 : 12,095.79 = 3,132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.31/12,095.79 = 3,132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.31x = 12,095.79 × 3,132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.31x = 37,894,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,894,779.53/8,067.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.33

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