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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.28, 12,098.19 and 4,364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.28, 12,098.19 and 4,364.42 is: 6,549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.28 : 12,098.19 = 4,364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.28/12,098.19 = 4,364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.28x = 12,098.19 × 4,364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.28x = 52,801,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,801,582.40/8,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,549.21

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