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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063, 11,126.98 and 4,708.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063, 11,126.98 and 4,708.12 is: 6,497.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063 : 11,126.98 = 4,708.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063/11,126.98 = 4,708.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063x = 11,126.98 × 4,708.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063x = 52,387,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,387,157.08/8,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.23

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