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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.08, 12,098.06 and 4,768.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.08, 12,098.06 and 4,768.44 is: 7,163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.08 : 12,098.06 = 4,768.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.08/12,098.06 = 4,768.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.08x = 12,098.06 × 4,768.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.08x = 57,688,873.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,688,873.23/8,053.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.58

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