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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.66, 12,093.92 and 4,388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.66, 12,093.92 and 4,388.24 is: 6,582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.66 : 12,093.92 = 4,388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.66/12,093.92 = 4,388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.66x = 12,093.92 × 4,388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.66x = 53,071,023.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,071,023.50/8,062.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,582.32

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