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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.16, 12,099.60 and 3,133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.16, 12,099.60 and 3,133.32 is: 4,701.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.16 : 12,099.60 = 3,133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.16/12,099.60 = 3,133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.16x = 12,099.60 × 3,133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.16x = 37,911,918.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,911,918.67/8,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.87

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