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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.13, 12,099.37 and 3,382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.13, 12,099.37 and 3,382.73 is: 5,076.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.13 : 12,099.37 = 3,382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.13/12,099.37 = 3,382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.13x = 12,099.37 × 3,382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.13x = 40,928,901.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,928,901.88/8,063.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,076.06

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