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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.13, 12,063.63 and 4,147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.13, 12,063.63 and 4,147.27 is: 6,222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.13 : 12,063.63 = 4,147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.13/12,063.63 = 4,147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.13x = 12,063.63 × 4,147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.13x = 50,031,130.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,031,130.79/8,040.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,222.68

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