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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.98, 12,017.98 and 4,062.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.98, 12,017.98 and 4,062.63 is: 6,093.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.98 : 12,017.98 = 4,062.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.98/12,017.98 = 4,062.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.98x = 12,017.98 × 4,062.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.98x = 48,824,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,824,525.68/8,011.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.94

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