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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.96, 12,063.22 and 6,593.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.96, 12,063.22 and 6,593.56 is: 9,883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.96 : 12,063.22 = 6,593.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.96/12,063.22 = 6,593.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.96x = 12,063.22 × 6,593.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.96x = 79,539,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,539,564.86/8,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,883.20

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