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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.17, 12,098.19 and 4,170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.17, 12,098.19 and 4,170.31 is: 6,257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.17 : 12,098.19 = 4,170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.17/12,098.19 = 4,170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.17x = 12,098.19 × 4,170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.17x = 50,453,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,453,202.74/8,063.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.24

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