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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.93, 12,063.42 and 3,113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.93, 12,063.42 and 3,113.18 is: 4,667.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.93 : 12,063.42 = 3,113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.93/12,063.42 = 3,113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.93x = 12,063.42 × 3,113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.93x = 37,555,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,555,537.56/8,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.06

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