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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.16, 12,063.28 and 4,147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.16, 12,063.28 and 4,147.72 is: 6,211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.16 : 12,063.28 = 4,147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.16/12,063.28 = 4,147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.16x = 12,063.28 × 4,147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.16x = 50,035,107.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,035,107.72/8,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.56

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