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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,043.77, 16,625.01 and 8,063.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,043.77, 16,625.01 and 8,063.43 is: 11,130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,043.77 : 16,625.01 = 8,063.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,043.77/16,625.01 = 8,063.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,043.77x = 16,625.01 × 8,063.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,043.77x = 134,054,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,054,604.38/12,043.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,130.62

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