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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.13, 12,098.16 and 4,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.13, 12,098.16 and 4,368 is: 6,553.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.13 : 12,098.16 = 4,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.13/12,098.16 = 4,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.13x = 12,098.16 × 4,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.13x = 52,844,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,844,762.88/8,063.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,553.88

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