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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.63, 12,097.41 and 4,367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.63, 12,097.41 and 4,367.50 is: 6,553.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.63 : 12,097.41 = 4,367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.63/12,097.41 = 4,367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.63x = 12,097.41 × 4,367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.63x = 52,835,438.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,835,438.18/8,062.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,553.13

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