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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.12, 12,098.15 and 4,170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.12, 12,098.15 and 4,170.26 is: 6,257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.12 : 12,098.15 = 4,170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.12/12,098.15 = 4,170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.12x = 12,098.15 × 4,170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.12x = 50,452,431.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,452,431.02/8,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.18

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