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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.43, 12,063.68 and 4,094.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.43, 12,063.68 and 4,094.23 is: 6,139.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.43 : 12,063.68 = 4,094.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.43/12,063.68 = 4,094.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.43x = 12,063.68 × 4,094.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.43x = 49,391,460.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,391,460.64/8,045.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.07

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