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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.63, 12,095.91 and 4,366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.63, 12,095.91 and 4,366.50 is: 6,551.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.63 : 12,095.91 = 4,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.63/12,095.91 = 4,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.63x = 12,095.91 × 4,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.63x = 52,816,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,816,791.02/8,061.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,551.63

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